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FE08 WVF

2008 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2020
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

197,969 mi
Last recorded197,969 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen Relay99,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE08 WVF
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2019 197,969 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips in glass (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 8 Aug 2019 197,949 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips in glass (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 May 2018 182,536 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel drum stick (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' stone chip and crack along bottom (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 May 2018 182,510 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases broken at cat (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working on mirror (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front front brake binding stiff to turn while lifted (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel drum stick (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. lower effort (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' stone chip and crack along bottom (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 164,413 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' stone chips and cracked along bottom (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Mar 2017 164,393 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly effort good before n/s start (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear handbrake cable worn on axle

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' stone chips and cracked along bottom (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 147,966 miles

Coolant Level Low

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front Of Catalytic Converter Snapped...Held Together By Bracket Only (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output Dull (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inside Edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Mar 2016 147,964 miles

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

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

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

Coolant Level Low

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front Of Catalytic Converter Snapped...Held Together By Bracket Only (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output Dull (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inside Edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 132,581 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2014 119,028 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 27 Feb 2014 119,013 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 96,363 miles

Both Rear Tyres Showing Airline Cracks On Surfaces & Are Slightly Perished.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 16 Jan 2013 96,358 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both Rear Tyres Showing Airline Cracks On Surfaces & Are Slightly Perished.

Centre Brake Light Not working

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 71,195 miles

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

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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FE08 WVF is a 2008 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 FE08 WVF, 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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FE08 WVF is a 2008 Citroen Relay, first registered on 9 April 2008.

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