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FH57 SDU

2008 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

161,799 mi
Last recorded161,799 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen Relay99,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2023 161,799 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 14 Jun 2023 161,779 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn scored (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick on metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 May 2022 152,776 miles

o/s steering rack damp

Fail 17 May 2022 152,693 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (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))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear brake pads low

o/s steering rack damp

Pass 21 May 2021 138,813 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 May 2021 138,472 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2020 122,991 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing close to limit on outer 3/4 areas (5.2.3 (e))

o/s/r brake has slight bind

Fail 26 May 2020 122,991 miles

Headlamp aim too low o/s/f dip very low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rear reg not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak o/s/r shock (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing close to limit on outer 3/4 areas (5.2.3 (e))

o/s/r brake has slight bind

Pass 15 Feb 2019 103,943 miles

center exhaust box deteriated/rusty

o/s/r reg not working

under bonnet fuel filter appears damp

Fail 14 Feb 2019 103,943 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour botgh rear indicators show white (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust system insecure 2x center exhaust rubbers broken (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low n/s/f aim low (bulb incorrectly fitted ) (4.1.2 (a))

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

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play n/s/f (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick n/s/f outer pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

center exhaust box deteriated/rusty

o/s/r reg not working

under bonnet fuel filter appears damp

Pass 28 Feb 2018 88,574 miles

both front tyres wearing slightly low

both rear indicators discoloured

Pass 16 Jan 2017 78,890 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 73,630 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 66,856 miles

Nearside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 61,048 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 53,974 miles

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 46,766 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 33,091 miles

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 SDU is a 2008 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SDU, 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 SDU registered?

FH57 SDU is a 2008 Citroen Relay, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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