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FD08 VZM

2008 Citroen Relay

Blue Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

117,613 mi
Last recorded117,613 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen Relay99,132 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD08 VZM
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2023 117,613 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured on wing mirror (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 117,527 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2022 117,474 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Dec 2020 111,092 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 101,277 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 90,716 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2019 90,716 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 79,850 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 68,893 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

front number plate damaged

Fail 5 Jan 2017 68,893 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front number plate damaged

Pass 6 Jan 2016 54,931 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 47,100 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 43,038 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 43,022 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 39,727 miles

rear of vehicle sitting on bump stops

Pass 26 Sep 2011 37,074 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 37,074 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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 VZM is a 2008 Citroen Relay in Blue with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VZM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FD08 VZM registered?

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

Is FD08 VZM safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD08 VZM shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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