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FH57 POV

2008 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2018
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

248,601 mi
Last recorded248,601 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2017
Typical for 2008 Citroen Relay99,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2017 248,601 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2017 248,601 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2016 248,601 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Getting worn and poor condition..... (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Oct 2016 248,601 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Mountings broken.... (7.1.1)

Front Headlamp aim too high Both aims too high...... (1.8)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both poor wipe...... (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind Heavy binding..... (3.7.D.2a)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear glass missing and sharp edges..... (8.1.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Side repeater incorrect colour Showing clear light......not amber.... (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Getting worn and poor condition..... (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 May 2015 248,602 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 248,601 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Pass 8 May 2014 224,923 miles

adv nearside rear and offside parking brake cables poor condition......

adv offside front spot lamp inop......

adv power steering pump worn and poor ........

Fail 6 May 2014 224,922 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

adv nearside rear and offside parking brake cables poor condition......

adv offside front spot lamp inop......

adv power steering pump worn and poor ........

Pass 7 May 2013 170,852 miles

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

exhaust rubber split

Fail 29 Apr 2013 170,852 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

exhaust rubber split

Fail 5 Jan 2012 130,673 miles

6 exhaust supports detteriorated

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 130,673 miles

6 exhaust supports detteriorated

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Jan 2011 57,586 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 57,586 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Front Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 POV is a 2008 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 POV, 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 POV registered?

FH57 POV is a 2008 Citroen Relay, first registered on 17 January 2008.

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