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FD08 VWP

2008 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

49,635 mi
Last recorded49,635 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Relay99,132 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD08 VWP
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 49,635 miles

Exhaust silencer corroded

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 49,038 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 48,444 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Feb 2024 48,444 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 48,376 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brakes all, slight binding

Pass 19 Feb 2022 48,337 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper bleed nipple damaged, but no signs of a leak

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 48,113 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper bleed nipple damaged, but no signs of a leak

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 47,775 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper bleed nipple damaged, but no signs of a leak

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 47,274 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper bleed nipple damaged, but no signs of a leak

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 46,069 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper bleed nipple damaged, but no signs of a leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 44,188 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 42,037 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 42,036 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Fail 6 Feb 2015 40,323 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 40,323 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 39,456 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 38,953 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 37,889 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 37,889 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 33,073 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen Relay?

Based on 1,209,729 MOT tests across 108,809 vehicles.

68.5%
Pass Rate
6,926
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
108,809
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 39,680
Registration plate lamp not working 31,479
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28,039
Brake pipe excessively corroded 19,663
Stop lamp not working 19,404
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FD08 VWP is a 2008 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2008 Citroen Relay models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 99,132 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen Relay fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 39,680 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FD08 VWP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Relay typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 18 years old, this Citroen Relay is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FD08 VWP registered?

FD08 VWP is a 2008 Citroen Relay, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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