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FL08 EXJ

2008 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2018
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

141,714 mi
Last recorded141,714 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2017
Typical for 2008 Citroen Relay99,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL08 EXJ
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2017 141,714 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak on engine ()

Fail 11 Oct 2017 141,714 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak on engine ()

Pass 29 Sep 2016 132,383 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 22 Sep 2016 132,259 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Sep 2015 123,652 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

oil leak

Fail 23 Sep 2015 123,645 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2014 116,090 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Sep 2014 116,083 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2013 102,184 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 102,183 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 97,009 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 152,227 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Fail 24 Feb 2012 152,223 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 130,882 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

little ciearance between rear suspension and bump stops

Fail 30 Mar 2011 130,882 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

little ciearance between rear suspension and bump stops

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 EXJ is a 2008 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 EXJ, 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 EXJ registered?

FL08 EXJ is a 2008 Citroen Relay, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is FL08 EXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL08 EXJ shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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