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FN08 NZH

2008 Citroen Relay

Purple Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

154,074 mi
Last recorded154,074 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Relay99,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN08 NZH
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 154,074 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened alll (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

underside corrosin

Fail 23 Apr 2026 154,027 miles

Emissions unable to be completed excessive smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low (1.4.1 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 2 May 2025 152,662 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective offside & nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2023 149,837 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn nearside front lower arm rear bush worn coming out of casing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn offside front lower arm rear bush worn coming out of casing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs rusty on surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen has small stone chip central (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside rear tyre has perishing/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2017 139,339 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 127,129 miles

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

exhaust system rusty.

Fail 17 Mar 2016 126,495 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

exhaust mounts broken

exhaust rusty

Pass 18 Mar 2015 118,932 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 103,115 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 86,039 miles

sidemarker lights not working

Pass 19 Mar 2012 70,908 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 70,756 miles

Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust silencer supported by cable ties.

o/s/f mirror glass damaged

Pass 24 Mar 2011 56,806 miles

front brake discs wearing thin

o/s/f tyre tread on 2mm in places

Fail 24 Mar 2011 56,806 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

o/s/f tyre tread on 2mm in places

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 NZH is a 2008 Citroen Relay in Purple with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 NZH, 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 FN08 NZH registered?

FN08 NZH is a 2008 Citroen Relay, first registered on 26 March 2008.

Is FN08 NZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN08 NZH shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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