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FH57 PTX

2008 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

198,066 mi
Last recorded198,066 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2018
Typical for 2008 Citroen Relay99,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2018 198,066 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear parking brake low effort

Fail 6 Aug 2018 198,015 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear parking brake low effort

Pass 19 Jul 2017 188,984 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 188,971 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

EML light iluminated

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 170,608 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside parking brake effort slightly low

Fail 21 Mar 2016 170,608 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside parking brake effort slightly low

Pass 2 Mar 2015 152,215 miles

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

Offside 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)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 5 Mar 2014 133,443 miles

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

reverse lamp(s) not working

Fail 24 Feb 2014 133,132 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

reverse lamp(s) not working

Pass 1 Mar 2013 114,594 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 28 Feb 2013 114,564 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 92,664 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 77,728 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (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 PTX 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 61.5%.

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 PTX, 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 PTX registered?

FH57 PTX is a 2008 Citroen Relay, first registered on 7 February 2008.

Is FH57 PTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH57 PTX shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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