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FH57 EJU

2008 Citroen Relay

Green Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

148,707 mi
Last recorded148,707 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Relay99,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH57 EJU
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 148,707 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 25 Mar 2026 148,694 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn most rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 May 2025 143,260 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 May 2025 143,260 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 128,691 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underbody corrosion

Pass 25 Aug 2022 118,083 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Aug 2022 118,083 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 115,186 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2021 115,186 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 107,238 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 105,805 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2019 105,805 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 96,832 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2018 96,832 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 90,011 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished in sidewall

Offside Rear tyre perished in sidewall

Fail 17 Feb 2017 89,883 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished in sidewall

Offside Rear tyre perished in sidewall

Pass 19 Feb 2016 82,944 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 82,944 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 75,774 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 11 Feb 2015 75,774 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 68,564 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 60,952 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 98,083 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 52,987 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 52,934 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 46,351 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 46,351 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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 EJU is a 2008 Citroen Relay in Green with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 EJU, 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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FH57 EJU is a 2008 Citroen Relay, first registered on 20 February 2008.

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