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FM57 ZKV

2008 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2023
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

185,796 mi
Last recorded185,796 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen Relay99,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Fail 9 Oct 2023 185,796 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp cluster faulty (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected lens smashed (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 177,071 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2022 177,071 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 167,205 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2021 167,205 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 154,418 miles

damp around steering rack metal pipes

Fail 14 Aug 2020 154,040 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s/f inner cv boot split /leaking (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect o/s/f dip also very low (4.1.2 (c))

Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view n/s/f door mirror glass (3.3 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rear reg lamps not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

damp around steering rack metal pipes

Pass 23 Aug 2019 145,916 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 145,916 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s/f inner cv boot split/leaking (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Position lamp not working o/s/f sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps o/s/r (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Side repeater incorrect colour o/s/f side repeater white (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 134,117 miles

power steering reservoir on minimum

rear inner brake pads wearing low

steering rack (rear metal pipes slightly damp)

Fail 10 Aug 2018 133,805 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn n/s/f droplink bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn n/s/r leaf spring bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn o/s/r leaf spring bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn o/s/f bottom b/joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

power steering reservoir on minimum

rear inner brake pads wearing low

steering rack (rear metal pipes slightly damp)

Pass 22 Aug 2017 123,951 miles

front pads slightly low

Fail 21 Aug 2017 123,951 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect n/s/f also low (1.8.A.1b)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect o/s/f (1.8.A.1b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate o/s/r bulb missing (1.1.C.1e)

Registration plate lamp not working n/s/r (1.1.C.1d)

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak n/s/f (2.7.3)

Stop lamp not working n/s/r (1.2.1b)

front pads slightly low

Pass 25 Jan 2016 109,028 miles

emissions close to limit

front brake imbalance close to limit

Pass 13 Jan 2015 103,815 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 85,089 miles

n/s/f side repeater cover missing

Fail 31 Jan 2014 85,089 miles

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

n/s/f side repeater cover missing

Pass 29 Jan 2013 67,411 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 67,411 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 46,113 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 46,113 miles

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

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

2 exhaust rubbers slightly deteriated

Pass 2 Feb 2011 28,969 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 28,969 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front 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 ZKV is a 2008 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 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 ZKV, 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 ZKV registered?

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

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