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FG08 UYU

2008 Citroen Relay

Green Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

202,245 mi
Last recorded202,245 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Relay99,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 UYU
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 202,245 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged Both pipes at power steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Various welding repairs covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Various suspension/steering components corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2025 199,445 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Power steering pipes at steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Various welding repairs undersealed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Various suspension/steering components corroded

Fail 28 Jan 2025 199,443 miles

Nearside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Direction indicator and side repeater (4.4.3 (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))

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Power steering pipes at steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Various welding repairs undersealed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Various suspension/steering components corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2024 197,975 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Welding repairs under sealed

Pass 23 Jan 2023 193,989 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 Jan 2023 193,987 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Jan 2022 188,392 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 25 Jan 2022 188,391 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Jan 2021 180,595 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2021 180,590 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 176,672 miles

Nearside Front Top Strut Mountain

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 174,109 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 169,619 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 167,732 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 161,367 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 161,360 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 149,595 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 134,433 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 111,189 miles

slight crack along bottom of windscreen but not yet in sweep of wipers

Fail 24 Sep 2012 111,184 miles

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

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

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

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

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

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

slight crack along bottom of windscreen but not yet in sweep of wipers

Pass 15 Jun 2011 87,898 miles

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

nearside reflectors dim

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 UYU is a 2008 Citroen Relay in Green with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UYU, 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 UYU registered?

FG08 UYU is a 2008 Citroen Relay, first registered on 23 June 2008.

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