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FM57 MDF

2008 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

135,054 mi
Last recorded135,054 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen Relay99,132 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2022 135,054 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 134,126 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 133,857 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 133,857 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Pass 24 May 2019 128,223 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 123,220 miles

Exhaust silencer corroded and outer casing braking away...

Fail 4 Jan 2018 123,220 miles

Exhaust silencer corroded and outer casing braking away...

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 117,927 miles

Offside Parking brake only just achieved 16% minimum required effort, adjustment or repair required

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Jan 2017 117,927 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working bulb replaced (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working bulb replaced and poor connection on wiring (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working bulb replaced (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb refitted (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Parking brake only just achieved 16% minimum required effort, adjustment or repair required

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 108,986 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Fail 24 Nov 2015 108,986 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage side marker broken (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 100,107 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 92,651 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

advise o/s/r and n/s/f tyres starting to perish

advise rear brake check

Fail 12 Nov 2013 92,651 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

advise o/s/r and n/s/f tyres starting to perish

advise rear brake check

Pass 16 Nov 2012 84,317 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 79,179 miles

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

front and middle side marker lights not working o/s

middle and rear side marker lights not working o/s

n/s/f brake pad sensor wire broken

Fail 18 Jan 2012 79,179 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front and middle side marker lights not working o/s

middle and rear side marker lights not working o/s

n/s rear door not opening

n/s/f brake pad sensor wire broken

side load door n/s not opening frrom outside

Pass 8 Feb 2011 59,350 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 59,349 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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 MDF 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 63.2%.

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 MDF, 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 MDF registered?

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

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The MOT history for FM57 MDF shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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