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FL08 FAA

2008 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

181,611 mi
Last recorded181,611 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen Relay99,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2024 181,611 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 178,133 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2022 172,381 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 172,330 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 171,483 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018 166,948 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak ()

centre exhaust corodded

front doors open with key not handles

Fail 17 May 2018 166,857 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested no light working (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak ()

centre exhaust corodded

front doors open with key not handles

nsr light unit loose

Pass 24 Apr 2017 155,014 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2017 155,014 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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

Pass 6 May 2016 142,600 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 131,745 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 131,745 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 May 2014 119,190 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 119,144 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 103,946 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 103,882 miles

Centre Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

Centre Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2011 98,832 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 85,682 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 85,682 miles

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

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 FAA is a 2008 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FAA, 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 FAA registered?

FL08 FAA is a 2008 Citroen Relay, first registered on 11 March 2008.

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