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FG08 UWW

2008 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2022
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

126,656 mi
Last recorded126,656 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen Relay99,132 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2021 126,656 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Boost pipe duct taped

Brake wear wire loose

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear brake components corroded

Rear silencer heavily corroded

Rear suspension components corroded

Fail 17 Jun 2021 126,652 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Boost pipe duct taped

Brake wear wire loose

Engine noisey

Gearbox noisey

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear brake components corroded

Rear silencer heavily corroded

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2018 119,558 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust box outer skin corroded

offside tyre perished

Fail 25 Sep 2018 119,556 miles

All outline marker lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire injectors (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear 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))

exhaust box outer skin corroded

offside tyre perished

Pass 18 Aug 2017 108,158 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 Aug 2017 108,157 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Aug 2016 104,528 miles

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front slightly worn

Offside Rear outer wall perised

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 18 Aug 2016 104,528 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front slightly worn

Offside Rear outer wall perised

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

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 99,715 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% imbalance on front axle. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside brake flexi insecure.

Silencer deteriorated but not leaking at present.

Fail 20 Aug 2015 99,715 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced No beam pattern. (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing ARB link bush missing. (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc outer (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% imbalance on front axle. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside brake flexi insecure.

Silencer deteriorated but not leaking at present.

Pass 27 Aug 2014 95,387 miles

Both rear (shackle end) leaf spring bushes worn slightly

Exhaust corroded

Oil leak

Pass 13 Aug 2013 86,855 miles

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 8 Aug 2013 86,855 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 82,523 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 82,523 miles

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 26 May 2011 64,485 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 UWW 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 56.3%.

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 UWW, 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 UWW is a 2008 Citroen Relay, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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