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FM57 ZGX

2008 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

109,706 mi
Last recorded109,706 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen Relay99,132 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 Oct 2019 109,706 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour BLACK (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Position lamp lens seriously defective broken (4.2.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 106,130 miles

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

exhaust blow centr box

o/s c/v boot slight leak

Pass 25 Oct 2017 102,605 miles

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

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

oil leaks

Pass 22 Oct 2016 98,760 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 98,759 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 89,147 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 89,147 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 27 May 2014 83,587 miles

nsheadlight has condension in

silencer outer skin brakeing off

Pass 5 Jun 2013 71,023 miles

O/S/R TYRE CUT OUTTER WALL

Fail 3 Jun 2013 71,023 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

O/S/R TYRE CUT OUTTER WALL

Pass 1 May 2012 59,586 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 59,586 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 12 Apr 2011 48,314 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 48,314 miles

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 ZGX is a 2008 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 ZGX, 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 ZGX registered?

FM57 ZGX is a 2008 Citroen Relay, first registered on 28 January 2008.

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The MOT history for FM57 ZGX shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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