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FG08 UWF

2008 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

9,663 mi
Last recorded9,663 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Relay99,132 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 9,663 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible pipe & silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 29 Jul 2026 9,663 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible pipe & silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Headlamp lens seriously defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2025 8,084 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe & silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

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

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Jul 2025 8,078 miles

Central Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective Effecting beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Engine management light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe & silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Beginning to effect beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 6,725 miles

Exhaust system corroded

corrosion to nearside front outer sill

Pass 19 Jul 2023

Exhaust box outer skin corroded through

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022

Nearside Outer Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

exhaust flex weak.

oil leaks

Pass 26 Jul 2021 3,873 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 2,652 miles

Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess hangers (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front splash guard damaged

Offside Rear side marker damaged

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

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

exhaust center section deteriorated

Fail 2 Jul 2020 2,649 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess hangers (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front splash guard damaged

Offside Rear side marker damaged

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

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

exhaust center section deteriorated

Pass 20 Jun 2019

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear marker light damaged.

offside handbrake lags.

Fail 20 Jun 2019

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear marker light damaged.

offside handbrake lags.

Pass 20 Jun 2018

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 28 Jun 2017 121,896 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 121,896 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 106,143 miles

silencer deteriorated

Pass 20 Feb 2015 91,290 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 91,285 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 76,023 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 76,023 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 62,501 miles

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

silencer deteriorated

Fail 28 Feb 2013 62,501 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

silencer deteriorated

Pass 18 Feb 2012 48,217 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 36,595 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 36,595 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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 UWF is a 2008 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 UWF, 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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FG08 UWF is a 2008 Citroen Relay, first registered on 8 May 2008.

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