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FJ08 LJY

2008 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

76,555 mi
Last recorded76,555 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Relay99,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ08 LJY
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 76,555 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 73,577 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 71,956 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Mar 2023 70,204 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Mar 2023 70,204 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 69,697 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 65,519 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 65,029 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 48,877 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 48,877 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 40,704 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 37,143 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 33,481 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 30,936 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 28,835 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 25,548 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 25,548 miles

Emergency exit window •break glass' hammer missing (6.2.D.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 20,947 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 16,205 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 10,520 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front brake imbalance 29%

Pass 17 Apr 2009 5,380 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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FJ08 LJY is a 2008 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FJ08 LJY, 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 FJ08 LJY registered?

FJ08 LJY is a 2008 Citroen Relay, first registered on 18 April 2008.

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The MOT history for FJ08 LJY shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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