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FG08 ZBY

2008 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2021
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

149,436 mi
Last recorded149,436 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen Relay99,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2020 149,436 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2020 149,429 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 143,220 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2019 143,209 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

offside outer panel corroded (not within prescribed areas)

Pass 12 Jun 2017 142,812 miles

Nearside Front tyre as small cut in sidewall no ply/cord showing

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

Pass 26 May 2016 134,515 miles

Nearside Front slight misting on damper

Nearside Rear slight misting on damper

Fail 24 May 2016 134,514 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement excessive play in drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement excessive play in drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front slight misting on damper

Nearside Rear slight misting on damper

Pass 13 Apr 2015 122,166 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Apr 2015 122,164 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2014 105,109 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front wipers poor

Pass 8 Apr 2013 85,129 miles

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

back box slightly corroded

Fail 8 Apr 2013 85,129 miles

Nearside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

back box slightly corroded

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 66,995 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2012 66,772 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2011 49,813 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 49,559 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

both wiper arms siezed at hinge

condition of front wiper blades

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 ZBY is a 2008 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 ZBY, 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 ZBY is a 2008 Citroen Relay, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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