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FG08 UVA

2008 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2024
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

359,918 mi
Last recorded359,918 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen Relay99,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2023 359,918 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 333,043 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Sep 2022 332,885 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired Ineer (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 180,355 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear rubber bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light mirror indicator (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front mud guard missing

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 170,656 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 156,935 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 15 Mar 2018 155,345 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 152,015 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

eml displayed

oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2016 145,294 miles

EXHAUST BOX CORRODED AND BLOWING

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR BRAKES SLIGHTLY BINDING

Pass 25 Mar 2015 130,858 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2014 115,024 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 97,595 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 76,936 miles

n/s door mirror cracked

Pass 29 Mar 2011 55,368 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 UVA 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 92.9%.

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 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 UVA, 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 UVA registered?

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

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The MOT history for FG08 UVA shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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