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FG08 UWS

2008 Citroen Relay

Grey Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,023 mi
Last recorded140,023 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Relay99,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 UWS
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 140,023 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2024 134,980 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2024 134,954 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front 3 exhaust rubbers broken

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 129,851 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from sump and inter-cooler boost pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 125,283 miles

Coolant leak radiator hose at front ()

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

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2022 125,236 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Fuel system component leaking fuel leak at engine near injector (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour mirror repeater white (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Coolant leak radiator hose at front ()

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

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 120,533 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2021 120,465 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 116,709 miles

Parking brake efficiency on just met limits 18%

Pass 10 Oct 2019 115,101 miles

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

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

Offside Front mirrow cover damaged

Pass 31 May 2018 105,702 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 18 May 2018 105,683 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 88,001 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 87,992 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 73,748 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2013 73,734 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 61,957 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 36,403 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 UWS is a 2008 Citroen Relay in Grey with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 UWS, 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 UWS registered?

FG08 UWS is a 2008 Citroen Relay, first registered on 7 July 2008.

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