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FH57 EKL

2008 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

149,821 mi
Last recorded149,821 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2017
Typical for 2008 Citroen Relay99,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2017 149,821 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear bump stops deteriorating

exhaust box outer cover corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2016 140,746 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front wishbone rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 126,890 miles

Exhaust box is corroded

Fail 14 Oct 2015 126,890 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Exhaust box is corroded

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 112,742 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

crack in bottom of screen

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 15 Oct 2014 112,708 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

crack in bottom of screen

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2013 100,324 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2013 100,324 miles

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2012 75,194 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 75,194 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 62,508 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 62,508 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 EKL is a 2008 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 EKL, 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 EKL registered?

FH57 EKL is a 2008 Citroen Relay, first registered on 7 January 2008.

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