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FG57 TKV

2008 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

222,650 mi
Last recorded222,650 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Relay99,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG57 TKV
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 222,650 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2025 220,935 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 219,370 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

towbar electrical socket cover missing

Pass 3 Aug 2022 217,771 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres 2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

trailer electrical socket cover missing

Fail 2 Aug 2022 217,770 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres 2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

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trailer electrical socket cover missing

Pass 26 Oct 2021 217,633 miles

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

Rear tow socket cover missing

Fail 26 Oct 2021 217,633 miles

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

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

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

Rear tow socket cover missing

Pass 26 Oct 2020 216,072 miles

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

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated (4.10 (b) (i))

nearside rear side marker not working

Fail 22 Oct 2020 216,072 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements not working with ignition off (4.2.2 (a))

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

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated (4.10 (b) (i))

nearside rear side marker not working

Pass 12 Aug 2019 214,706 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2019 214,705 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 25 Jul 2019 214,687 miles

Emissions not tested engine noise &waterloss (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated (4.10 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 214,258 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 212,823 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre flat ()

Oil leak ()

all 4 tyres low on tred

Fail 8 May 2017 212,823 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working both bulbs (1.1.A.3b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside both side markers inop

Offside Front Nail in tyre flat ()

Offside both side markers inop

Oil leak ()

all 4 tyres low on tred

Pass 7 Apr 2016 205,620 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 159,716 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 139,832 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 133,642 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 133,639 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2012 90,602 miles

n/s door mirror glass cracked

n/s/f wiper blade slightly split

o/s/r tyre slightly cracked / perished and has a screw stuck in tyre

Fail 20 Mar 2012 90,579 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

n/s door mirror glass cracked

n/s/f wiper blade slightly split

o/s/r tyre slightly cracked / perished and has a screw stuck in tyre

Pass 11 Mar 2011 119,900 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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FG57 TKV is a 2008 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 FG57 TKV, 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 FG57 TKV registered?

FG57 TKV is a 2008 Citroen Relay, first registered on 15 January 2008.

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