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FM57 ZKL

2008 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

156,902 mi
Last recorded156,902 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Relay99,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2025 156,902 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 139,288 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2024 139,002 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2023 133,547 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2023 133,547 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2022 127,477 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2022 127,467 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2021 121,349 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 May 2020 115,193 miles
Fail 6 May 2020 115,189 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 102,897 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2018 89,865 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 78,764 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 68,764 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Tyres Perished

Pass 24 Jan 2015 57,275 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2015 57,275 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 45,156 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)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 37,321 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 37,148 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 30,195 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 23,575 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 ZKL is a 2008 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 ZKL, 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 ZKL registered?

FM57 ZKL is a 2008 Citroen Relay, first registered on 29 January 2008.

Is FM57 ZKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM57 ZKL shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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