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FH57 EJC

2008 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

134,601 mi
Last recorded134,601 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen Relay99,132 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2023 134,601 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

exhaust box rusty

Pass 3 Aug 2022 134,090 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

exhaust box rusty

Pass 17 Jul 2021 133,026 miles

exhausts box outer skin corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2020 132,201 miles

exhaust box rusty

Pass 7 Aug 2019 131,476 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 130,195 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 12 May 2017 129,491 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 128,854 miles

engine management light on

rear exhaust deteriorated

vehicle presented unladen

Fail 10 May 2016 128,831 miles

Nearside Rear Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported box hangers x2rubbers (7.1.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre cut to tread

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

suggest re-check components after wheel bearing fitted

Pass 18 May 2015 128,080 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 128,065 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 May 2013 117,822 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 30 Apr 2013 117,817 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

clutch pipe rubbing on the gearbox

Pass 23 Apr 2012 99,838 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 99,838 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2011 84,786 miles
Fail 14 May 2011 84,786 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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 EJC is a 2008 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EJC, 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 EJC registered?

FH57 EJC is a 2008 Citroen Relay, first registered on 22 January 2008.

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