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FN08 NYU

2008 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

147,566 mi
Last recorded147,566 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen Relay99,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN08 NYU
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2024 147,566 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill corroded marked with yellow chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill corroded marked with yellow chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2024 147,531 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill corroded marked with yellow chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill corroded marked with yellow chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 142,377 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 138,632 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 132,107 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

reverse lights in op

Fail 5 Nov 2021 132,005 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

reverse lights in op

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 126,056 miles

Central Rear Upper upper red light not working

Offside Rear hand brake cable rusty

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2019 121,398 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2019 121,381 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2018 119,084 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 17 Mar 2018 119,084 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 116,325 miles

engine covers fitted

high level brake light not working

Fail 21 Mar 2017 116,325 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge advise replacement

engine covers fitted

high level brake light not working

unable to check n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 31 Mar 2016 114,418 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint steering rack (2.3.3b)

damage to n/s/f wing mirror

Fail 24 Mar 2016 114,418 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords heavily perished / cracked (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint steering rack (2.3.3b)

damage to n/s/f wing mirror

Pass 25 Mar 2015 110,651 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 107,111 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

advise exhaust silencer outer body corroded

advise rear high level stop lamp not connected

Pass 22 Mar 2013 103,863 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

advise offside front headlamp lens slightly misted

Fail 21 Mar 2013 103,863 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

advise offside front headlamp lens slightly misted

Pass 27 Feb 2012 101,078 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Rear silencer casing deteriorated ***Not leaking gases at time of test***

Fail 27 Feb 2012 101,078 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Battery insecure

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside front driveshaft support bearing retaining bolts insecure

Rear silencer casing deteriorated ***Not leaking gases at time of test***

Pass 26 Feb 2011 80,265 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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FN08 NYU is a 2008 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FN08 NYU, 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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FN08 NYU is a 2008 Citroen Relay, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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