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FG08 SVR

2008 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

202,565 mi
Last recorded202,565 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Relay99,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 SVR
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2025 202,565 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2024 196,401 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust back box is deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Mar 2024 196,381 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both fronts (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust back box is deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 187,716 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both n/s and o/s front headlamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced excessivly corroded, but not in a prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 179,026 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021 170,354 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

exhaust back box is heavily corroded

n/s section of inner sill is corroded and holed, but not in a prescribed area

n/s/f tyre tread is wearing on outer edge

Pass 30 Mar 2020 160,270 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 154,716 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 150,726 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 147,611 miles

exhaust back box is heavily corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2016 143,675 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 139,914 miles

both rear tyres are deteriated. recommend renewal

exhaust center section is heavily corroded

slight bind evident in n/s/r wheel. recommend inspection

Pass 1 Apr 2014 135,458 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 125,379 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 109,070 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear tyres slight outter wall damage

Pass 31 Mar 2011 83,233 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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FG08 SVR is a 2008 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 FG08 SVR, 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 FG08 SVR registered?

FG08 SVR is a 2008 Citroen Relay, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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