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FH57 CRU

2008 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2018
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

146,753 mi
Last recorded146,753 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2017
Typical for 2008 Citroen Relay99,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH57 CRU
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2017 146,753 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2017 146,753 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 131,463 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 25 Jan 2016 131,463 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 112,326 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 98,829 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 98,829 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 90,231 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 90,231 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 82,489 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 80,178 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

front discs has surface corrosion

nearside front bottom ball joint has slight play

Pass 17 Jan 2011 75,317 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 7 Jan 2011 75,317 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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FH57 CRU is a 2008 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 FH57 CRU, 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 FH57 CRU registered?

FH57 CRU is a 2008 Citroen Relay, first registered on 8 February 2008.

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