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FM57 LUO

2008 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

149,660 mi
Last recorded149,660 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2016
Typical for 2008 Citroen Relay99,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2016 149,660 miles

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

Front bumper damaged

Inner steering rack joints have slight play

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 108,779 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 108,778 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 100,021 miles

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

n/s/r handbrake lower than expected

Fail 20 Jun 2014 100,021 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

n/s/r handbrake lower than expected

Pass 12 Jun 2013 89,808 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 29 May 2012 80,703 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 68,862 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 68,862 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 68,780 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 68,780 miles

Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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 LUO is a 2008 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FM57 LUO, 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 LUO registered?

FM57 LUO is a 2008 Citroen Relay, first registered on 30 January 2008.

Is FM57 LUO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM57 LUO shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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