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FG08 UYH

2008 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2015
Tests14 (5 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate35.7%

Mileage

260,414 mi
Last recorded260,414 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2014
Typical for 2008 Citroen Relay99,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 9 fail
Fail 6 Nov 2014 260,414 miles

Engine management light on.

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 260,414 miles

Engine management light on.

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

Fail 5 Nov 2014 260,410 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

engine management on

Fail 3 Nov 2014 260,406 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

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

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

clutch pedel antislip missing

engine management on

Pass 7 Nov 2013 196,574 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 196,558 miles

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

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 4 Nov 2013 196,554 miles

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

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 123,902 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 123,899 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 56,583 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 56,580 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2011 56,580 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 18 Nov 2011 56,572 miles

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Both N/S and O/S/R marker lights not working.

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

O/S center marker light not working.

Pass 16 Aug 2011 56,408 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 UYH is a 2008 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 35.7%.

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 UYH, 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 UYH is a 2008 Citroen Relay, first registered on 22 May 2008.

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