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FG57 VDY

2008 Citroen Relay

Blue Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

182,703 mi
Last recorded182,703 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen Relay99,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG57 VDY
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2023 182,703 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

nearside door damaged

Pass 7 Oct 2022 174,515 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and Offside ()

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2022 174,514 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and Offside ()

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 168,606 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2021 168,605 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 162,368 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2020 162,366 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake cable damaged but not to excess both (1.1.15 (a))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

cable quadrant siezed

Pass 16 Oct 2019 155,888 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rear upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 149,614 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2018 149,609 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 140,404 miles

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

n/s/f door damaged

Pass 6 Dec 2016 130,425 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2016 130,406 miles

Central Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Rear Leaf spring linkage pin not correctly positioned both sides bushes (2.4.B.3a)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 122,194 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 112,585 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2014 112,577 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 102,080 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 102,077 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 89,692 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 76,441 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 64,156 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 VDY is a 2008 Citroen Relay in Blue with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VDY, 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 VDY registered?

FG57 VDY is a 2008 Citroen Relay, first registered on 29 January 2008.

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