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FM57 ESO

2008 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

182,272 mi
Last recorded182,272 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Relay99,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM57 ESO
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 182,272 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and offside. (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 30 Aug 2025 182,232 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill, door step area. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Central outer sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 180,729 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on Outer and Inner Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Aug 2024 180,724 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Towards NSR Arch - Hole about 5cms in Width (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill Section - Towards OSF (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Mudguard insecure Inner Arch Lining Insecure and Catching ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on Outer and Inner Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 176,451 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front near cat (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Aug 2023 176,439 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front near cat (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 169,346 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Bothy rear discs,inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes on both front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres cracking badly. Strongly advise changing!! (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Aug 2022 169,336 miles

Exhaust system insecure Exhaust centre box mountings (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative Not adjusting when altered on dashboard (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Bothy rear discs,inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Position lamp incorrect colour Both front sidelights (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes on both front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres cracking badly. Strongly advise changing!! (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 167,548 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2021 167,507 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 164,264 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2020 164,245 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 155,353 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 150,183 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 145,454 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 141,050 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 132,560 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 124,451 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 102,171 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

offside mirror indicator lens missing

Pass 26 Oct 2011 75,024 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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FM57 ESO is a 2008 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FM57 ESO, 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 FM57 ESO registered?

FM57 ESO is a 2008 Citroen Relay, first registered on 29 January 2008.

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