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FM57 PXG

2008 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

68,023 mi
Last recorded68,023 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Relay99,132 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 68,023 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2026 68,023 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 66,479 miles

Corrosion to underside of vehicle and components

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Steering column locking device missing but engine immobiliser present

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres getting low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Unable to inspect rear brakes due to sides of bodywork

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2025 66,479 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Exhaust broken (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust manifold to first box broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring connectors for braking disconnected Pad wear wire broken (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion to underside of vehicle and components

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Steering column locking device missing but engine immobiliser present

Three exhaust rubber mounts broken

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres getting low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Unable to inspect rear brakes due to sides of bodywork

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 64,471 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 62,213 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2023 62,198 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 59,932 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2022 59,932 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 56,951 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 54,398 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2020 54,398 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 50,405 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2017 45,948 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2017 45,948 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported box (7.1.1)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 41,993 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 41,993 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 37,393 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 32,894 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 32,894 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

2 exhaust rubbers broken

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

fat under near side of vehicle

front number plate cracked

Pass 28 Jan 2014 27,983 miles

n/s door mirror sharp edges & damaged

Fail 28 Jan 2014 27,983 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 23,585 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 23,585 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 17,526 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 17,334 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 12,015 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s door mirror damaged sharp edges

o/s washwe jet aim

petrol cans in cab & smell

slight brake binding o/s & n/s front

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 PXG is a 2008 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 PXG, 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 PXG registered?

FM57 PXG is a 2008 Citroen Relay, first registered on 1 February 2008.

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