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FL08 EWU

2008 Citroen Relay

Red Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

118,672 mi
Last recorded118,672 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Relay99,132 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL08 EWU
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 118,672 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lenses fogged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2026 118,668 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lenses fogged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 115,959 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 14 Mar 2025 115,959 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 113,066 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyres inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jan 2024 112,974 miles

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheelarch/ turrett (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp missing end marker light not fitted (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheelarch/ turrett (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp missing end marker light not fitted (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion in chassis and crossmembers (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step sill holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step sill holed and heavily corroded and repair inapropriate (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jan 2023 110,120 miles

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

offside front outer sill excessively corroded and had a previous inadequate repair but not in a prescribed area

Pass 20 Dec 2021 108,171 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 105,406 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Jul 2020 105,406 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 104,540 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively n/s + o/s (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 29 Apr 2019 104,540 miles

Fuel pipe leaking injector pipe under bonnet (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively n/s + o/s (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 101,625 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 100,533 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 100,533 miles

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2016 99,476 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 99,476 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges 3mm (4.1.E.1)

nail in o/s/r tyre

Fail 9 Jan 2015 88,592 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

exhaust - corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2015 88,592 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust - corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2014 76,898 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Jan 2013 65,759 miles

slight binding in off side front brake

Fail 2 Jan 2013 65,759 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

slight binding in off side front brake

Pass 16 Jan 2012 56,760 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 48,898 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 48,898 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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FL08 EWU is a 2008 Citroen Relay in Red with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FL08 EWU, 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 FL08 EWU registered?

FL08 EWU is a 2008 Citroen Relay, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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