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FM57 ETX

2008 Citroen Relay

Grey Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

102,684 mi
Last recorded102,684 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Relay99,132 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM57 ETX
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 102,684 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective poor images (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear parking brake only just met requirements

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated

brake pedal rubber loose

Pass 19 Nov 2024 100,514 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated

Pass 16 Nov 2023 99,233 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated

Fail 15 Nov 2023 99,233 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated

Pass 18 Nov 2022 98,112 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Nov 2022 98,109 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides- rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 96,359 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides- rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 94,510 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2019 91,429 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 89,196 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides- rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated

Pass 7 Nov 2017 86,894 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 9 Nov 2016 83,766 miles

Brakes Corroded

Exhaust Corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2015 82,413 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 81,141 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

back box outer skin deteriorated

Pass 28 Oct 2013 79,151 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 75,959 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 73,663 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 72,406 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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FM57 ETX is a 2008 Citroen Relay in Grey with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 ETX, 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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How do I check the history of FM57 ETX?

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What year was FM57 ETX registered?

FM57 ETX is a 2008 Citroen Relay, first registered on 18 February 2008.

Is FM57 ETX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM57 ETX shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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