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FG08 UXU

2008 Citroen Relay

Grey Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

112,256 mi
Last recorded112,256 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Relay99,132 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 112,256 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 108,537 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2025 108,537 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 105,208 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 8 Jan 2024 105,208 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 100,817 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Outer case corroded. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside and offside. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 100,128 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Outer cover corroded. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both slightly misted. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 99,619 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Corroded. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Both. (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Fail 17 Dec 2020 99,619 miles

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

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Corroded. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Both. (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 99,172 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 98,193 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2018 98,192 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 97,862 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 21 Dec 2017 97,862 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 97,511 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2016 97,510 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 96,026 miles

Centre EXHAUST SILENCER CORRODED.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases SILENCER (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Dec 2015 96,019 miles

Fuel system component leaking AT FUEL INJECTOR AREA. (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Centre EXHAUST SILENCER CORRODED.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases SILENCER (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

STRONGLY ADVISE;NEARSIDE MACPHERSON STRUTT UPPER MOUNTING ASSY WORN.

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 94,674 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 94,523 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 94,522 miles

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 71,918 miles

both front wing mirror covers broken

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 UXU is a 2008 Citroen Relay in Grey with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 UXU, 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 UXU registered?

FG08 UXU is a 2008 Citroen Relay, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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The MOT history for FG08 UXU shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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