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FD08 VZJ

2008 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

183,804 mi
Last recorded183,804 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2018
Typical for 2008 Citroen Relay99,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2018 183,804 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Apr 2018 183,740 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' cracked (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 144,839 miles

rear tyres both perished

Pass 14 Apr 2016 116,482 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 94,356 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner-edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner-edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 62,810 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 52,513 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

nearside rear loading door catch mechanism deteriorated

Pass 9 Oct 2013 50,600 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 47,436 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 32,910 miles

Handbrake travel long

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 VZJ is a 2008 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 VZJ, 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 VZJ registered?

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

Is FD08 VZJ safe to buy?

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