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FD08 VWY

2008 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

242,516 mi
Last recorded242,516 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Relay99,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 242,516 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

nearside front tyre worn smooth on outside edge

offside front brake slightly binding

Fail 13 Aug 2025 242,423 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

nearside front tyre worn smooth on outside edge

offside front brake slightly binding

Pass 28 Aug 2024 239,560 miles

Offside upper mirror glass missing

Rear brake pipe ferrules corroded

all underside suspension components corroded

Fail 14 Aug 2024 239,557 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside upper mirror glass missing

Rear brake pipe ferrules corroded

all underside suspension components corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2023 237,982 miles

all underside suspension components showing signs of surface corrosion

Fail 10 Aug 2023 237,910 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

all underside suspension components showing signs of surface corrosion

Pass 14 Jan 2021 237,865 miles

General corrosion underside

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 13 Jan 2021 237,862 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

General corrosion underside

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2015 237,823 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear wheels have slight bind

oil leak

Fail 5 Oct 2015 237,823 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear wheels have slight bind

oil leak

Pass 1 Aug 2014 237,288 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

front and rear sections of sills on both sides crushed

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Fail 31 Jul 2014 237,282 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Lower Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

front and rear sections of sills on both sides crushed

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Pass 24 May 2013 222,331 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 222,325 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 176,444 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rattle from exhaust flexi joint

Fail 8 Jun 2012 176,444 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rattle from exhaust flexi joint

Pass 10 Jun 2011 128,946 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 VWY is a 2008 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VWY, 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 VWY registered?

FD08 VWY is a 2008 Citroen Relay, first registered on 20 June 2008.

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