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FG08 VGF

2008 Citroen Relay

Blue Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

213,541 mi
Last recorded213,541 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen Relay99,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 VGF
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2023 213,541 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2023 213,541 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 199,320 miles

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 190,516 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 184,561 miles

Front parking lever slightly high on travel

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged mirror outer casing ()

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

Offside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged outer casing (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear park brake only just meets requirments

Pass 8 Nov 2019 175,612 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 167,551 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 155,482 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017 155,482 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 145,899 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Aug 2016 145,831 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 May 2015 135,431 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 May 2014 120,655 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

rear silencer corroded

Pass 16 May 2013 91,188 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 May 2013 91,188 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 May 2012 70,400 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 52,678 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 3 May 2011 52,676 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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 VGF is a 2008 Citroen Relay in Blue with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VGF, 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 VGF registered?

FG08 VGF is a 2008 Citroen Relay, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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