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FM57 PVW

2008 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

168,929 mi
Last recorded168,929 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Relay99,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 168,929 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Lower Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2025 168,929 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn surface badly scored (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Lower Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 150,821 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Sep 2024 150,692 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working All lights interacting in lamp cluster (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 136,613 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box leaks slightly/corrossion (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Rubber mounts deteriated/split on exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Sep 2023 136,446 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator Inner pads worn very low (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator Rear pads inner worn very low offside moire than nearside (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts Brake senser loom slightly fowling drive shaff (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box leaks slightly/corrossion (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Rubber mounts deteriated/split on exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 128,085 miles

front tyres worn

Fail 30 Mar 2022 128,072 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both headlamps worked on dipped beam initially then cut out after a couple of minutes - suspect relay in fuse box as it was very hot. (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

front tyres worn

Pass 24 Sep 2020 127,777 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both front wheel arches starting to corrode

n/s wing mirror unit slightly damaged

o/s front outer cv gaiter slightly twisted

o/s rear light unit slightly damaged

oil leak

rear exhaust corroding

slight noise from front axle

Fail 16 Sep 2020 127,777 miles

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

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both front wheel arches starting to corrode

n/s wing mirror unit slightly damaged

o/s front outer cv gaiter slightly twisted

o/s rear light unit slightly damaged

oil leak

rear exhaust corroding

slight noise from front axle

Pass 14 Jun 2019 125,149 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear damge to rear lamp sharp edges

Fail 7 Jun 2019 125,135 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear damge to rear lamp sharp edges

Pass 30 May 2018 122,226 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2018 122,226 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Drive shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 115,674 miles

Rear silencer corroded

side marker lights not working

Fail 13 Jul 2016 115,674 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear silencer corroded

side marker lights not working

Pass 24 Jun 2015 109,720 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 98,624 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)

Fail 12 Jun 2014 98,450 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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 3 Jun 2013 86,989 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Jun 2013 86,989 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 May 2012 73,176 miles

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

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

bad oil leak to engine

damage to nearside front no sharp edges

Pass 12 May 2011 61,679 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 61,679 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 19 Apr 2011 61,660 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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 Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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 PVW is a 2008 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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 PVW, 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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FM57 PVW is a 2008 Citroen Relay, first registered on 23 January 2008.

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