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FM57 YHN

2008 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 2008 Citroen Relay99,132 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026

Offside Rear Inner sill welded and repaired to minimum standard requires more attention

heavily wax oiled and covered

Fail 10 Jun 2026 146,880 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 12 May 2025 146,466 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 146,101 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 143,622 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive gear box leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside chassis and outriggers within 30 cm of upper shock absorber mounting and spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2023 143,614 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill within 30 cm of spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive gear box leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside chassis and outriggers within 30 cm of upper shock absorber mounting and spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2022 140,215 miles

general corrosion underneath

Fail 11 May 2022 140,215 miles

All outline marker lamps not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring main leaf fractured (5.3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

general corrosion underneath

Pass 10 Apr 2021 130,072 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2021 130,068 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 117,355 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2018 111,593 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2017 105,486 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 101,960 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2015 97,227 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 92,756 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 88,496 miles

n/s/f slight play in steering arm

Pass 4 Apr 2012 83,874 miles

engine light on

n/s/f steering arm has slight play

Pass 2 Mar 2011 76,017 miles

front lower ball joints slight play/wear

nsf tyre on legal limit of tread 1.6mm at test recommend cgange

Fail 1 Mar 2011 70,074 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Towbar locking device missing (6.6.3b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

front lower ball joints slight play/wear

nsf tyre on legal limit of tread 1.6mm at test recommend cgange

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 YHN is a 2008 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YHN, 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 YHN registered?

FM57 YHN is a 2008 Citroen Relay, first registered on 26 February 2008.

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