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FG08 UVN

2008 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

245,142 mi
Last recorded245,142 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2018
Typical for 2008 Citroen Relay99,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2018 245,142 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2017 205,295 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Unable to check front passenger seats child seats fitted ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 Oct 2017 205,184 miles

Braking system leaking Brake fluid leak (reservoir) (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure N/S/F Outer gaiter loose (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low Unable to adjust O/S headlight aim (1.8)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Unable to check front passenger seats child seats fitted ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Oct 2016 144,817 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leak

Fail 7 Oct 2016 144,817 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2015 140,090 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

oil leak

Fail 3 Sep 2015 140,090 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 127,186 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 109,285 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Aug 2013 109,285 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

REAR BRAKE DISCS HEAVILLY WORN > CHECK MINIMUM ADVISED THICKNESS

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 97,824 miles

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

brake rubber pedal slightly worn

front discs slightly worn

rear discs scored

Pass 23 May 2011 80,553 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 UVN is a 2008 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FG08 UVN, 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 UVN registered?

FG08 UVN is a 2008 Citroen Relay, first registered on 14 May 2008.

Is FG08 UVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG08 UVN shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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