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FL08 EXP

2008 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

143,138 mi
Last recorded143,138 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Relay99,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 143,138 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 131,581 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 204,822 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 203,564 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Sep 2021 201,242 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 199,011 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine sump in poor condition

Fuel filter area appears damp

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak from engine area

Fail 14 Sep 2020 199,004 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine sump in poor condition

Fuel filter area appears damp

Nearside Front Outer CV gaiter weeping

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak from engine area

Pass 17 Sep 2019 121,107 miles

Handbrake adjustment poor

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

Nearside Handbrake outer cable rusty

Nearside Rear Tyre 2007 !

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

Spare tyre defective Perished & cracked ! ()

Washer jet adjustment poor

Pass 17 Sep 2018 118,960 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 118,901 miles

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 117,046 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear tyre damage to inner sidewall.

Pass 25 Jul 2016 114,455 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 112,345 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 112,331 miles

Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 109,886 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Engine management warning light illuminated

Nail (X2) in offside rear tyre

Fail 18 Mar 2014 109,790 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s/r lens damaged

Pass 13 Mar 2013 86,367 miles

the ignition lock is slightly sticky

the o/s door window switch is working but worn

the o/s/r light unit is broken but has been repaired with lens repair tape

there is slight play in the steering rack inner knuckles

Fail 12 Mar 2013 86,367 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

the centre stop light has two bulbs not working

the front brake pads are worn low

the ignition lock is slightly sticky

the n/s/f brake pad warning indicator wire is broken

the o/s door window switch is working but worn

the o/s/r indicator is faded

the o/s/r light unit is broken but has been repaired with lens repair tape

the rear exhaust rubber mounting strap has fallen off

the windscreen wiper blades are smearing

there is a wire hanging in the engine bay

there is slight play in the steering rack inner knuckles

Pass 15 Mar 2012 62,867 miles

front brake discs worn/lipped,brake pads 1/2 worn! (Replace the brake discs with the next set of brake pads).

n/s/f low brake pad wanring light wire broken.

o/s/r lamp unit repaired with tape!

various stone chips in the windscreen.

Fail 15 Mar 2012 62,867 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front brake discs worn/lipped,brake pads 1/2 worn! (Replace the brake discs with the next set of brake pads).

n/s/f low brake pad wanring light wire broken.

o/s/r lamp unit repaired with tape!

various stone chips in the windscreen.

Pass 3 Jun 2011 46,874 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Some components hidden by covers

Pass 15 Apr 2011 46,411 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 EXP is a 2008 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FL08 EXP, 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 EXP registered?

FL08 EXP is a 2008 Citroen Relay, first registered on 16 April 2008.

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