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FL08 EXD

2008 Citroen Relay

Yellow Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

174,304 mi
Last recorded174,304 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen Relay99,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL08 EXD
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2020 174,304 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner cv boot slight damage but not leaking

exhaust shield loose

p/steering fluid slight leak but cannot see where coming from without removing items

Fail 20 Apr 2020 174,304 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner cv boot slight damage but not leaking

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

exhaust shield loose

p/steering fluid slight leak but cannot see where coming from without removing items

Pass 26 Apr 2019 158,595 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 158,595 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 154,092 miles

Front oil leak

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 25 Apr 2018 154,087 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front oil leak

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 146,538 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 22 Feb 2017 146,538 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 136,442 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 123,840 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 103,343 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 103,324 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 88,287 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Jan 2013 88,282 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 73,488 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 60,724 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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FL08 EXD is a 2008 Citroen Relay in Yellow with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FL08 EXD, 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 EXD registered?

FL08 EXD is a 2008 Citroen Relay, first registered on 18 April 2008.

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