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FH57 DKD

2008 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2018
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

248,601 mi
Last recorded248,601 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2017
Typical for 2008 Citroen Relay99,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2017 248,601 miles

Engine hunting on idle

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Side marker lights missing/not working

Fail 8 Aug 2017 248,601 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Exhaust rubber mounts broken (7.1.1)

Engine hunting on idle

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Side marker lights missing/not working

Pass 7 Aug 2016 222,419 miles

side marker lights inoperative.

Exhaust rubbers broken but exhaust system still supported.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Fail 2 Aug 2016 222,419 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Exhaust rubbers broken but exhaust system still supported.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

side marker lights inoperative.

Pass 6 Aug 2015 168,487 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 Aug 2015 168,487 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2014 163,049 miles

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

centre exhaust rubbers splitting

Fail 31 Jul 2014 163,049 miles

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

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

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

centre exhaust rubbers splitting

Pass 23 Jul 2013 146,803 miles

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

Nearside front wheel arch liner loose

Nearside rear tyre out of shape

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 134,470 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 134,460 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

bonnet lock mechanism stiff

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 14 Jul 2011 124,240 miles

chip in screen only just passed test

front brake pads 75% or more worn

two n/s side running lamps missing ,no lamps lighting up

Fail 7 Jul 2011 123,859 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

chip in screen only just passed test

front brake pads 75% or more worn

two n/s side running lamps missing ,no lamps lighting up

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 DKD 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 DKD, 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 DKD registered?

FH57 DKD is a 2008 Citroen Relay, first registered on 23 January 2008.

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The MOT history for FH57 DKD shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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