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FN08 OAJ

2008 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

180,731 mi
Last recorded180,731 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen Relay99,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2021 180,731 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 168,866 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 167,636 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 155,623 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 140,438 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 123,749 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 123,749 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 113,056 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 107,523 miles

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

cut to o/s/f tyre sidewall

n/s body damage

n/s side marker missing

rear outer tyre sidewalls perished

Fail 7 Oct 2013 107,523 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

cut to o/s/f tyre sidewall

n/s body damage

n/s side marker missing

rear outer tyre sidewalls perished

Fail 19 Jun 2013 107,118 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

n/s body damage

rear exhaust silencer outer skin rusty

slight perishing rear tyre side-walls

Pass 10 Aug 2012 94,956 miles

n/s/f lower headlight trim missing

o/s and n/s body damage

poss starter motor fault

Pass 24 Jul 2012 94,313 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

damage to n/s/r body

rear tyres perished

slight play to o/s steering arm

Fail 19 Jul 2012 94,313 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

damage to n/s/r body

rear tyres perished

slight play to o/s steering arm

Pass 18 Jul 2011 77,953 miles

o/s and n/s body damage

o/s side repeter lense holed

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 15 Jul 2011 77,950 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

o/s and n/s body damage

o/s side repeter lense holed

Pass 5 Apr 2011 72,096 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 72,093 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

body damage

n/s washer jet reqs adjusting

n/s/r brake disc scored

spare wheel insecure

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 OAJ is a 2008 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OAJ, 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 OAJ registered?

FN08 OAJ is a 2008 Citroen Relay, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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