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FG08 UYS

2008 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

168,589 mi
Last recorded168,589 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen Relay99,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2020 168,589 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Dec 2019 156,146 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2018
Fail 5 Dec 2018

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2017

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer slight leak around nearside seam (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre also cracking in tread & around outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre cracking around outer edge & in tread

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

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

Service brake requirements only just met (51%) , service or repair may be required

Fail 5 Dec 2017

Fuel system component leaking Fuel filter assembly (7.2.3)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer slight leak around nearside seam (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre also cracking in tread & around outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake beginning to bind

Offside Rear Tyre cracking around outer edge & in tread

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

Parking brake requirements only just met , adjustment or repair may be required

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

Service brake requirements only just met (51%) , service or repair may be required

Pass 6 Dec 2016

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Corroded around Nearside mounting, slight leak of smoke (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear Spring bush worn , but no play evident

Offside Rear Rear Spring bush worn , but no play evident

Pass 17 Nov 2015

Slight play steering rack inner joints

Pass 11 Dec 2014 111,490 miles

'knocking' in steering rack

cut on sidewall on o/s/r tyre

o/s repeater light lens broken

Fail 10 Dec 2014 111,490 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

'knocking' in steering rack

cut on sidewall on o/s/r tyre

o/s repeater light lens broken

Pass 12 Dec 2013 102,437 miles

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 89,459 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 65,709 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 UYS is a 2008 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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