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FN08 OBL

2008 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2022
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

232,236 mi
Last recorded232,236 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen Relay99,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2021 232,236 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 232,236 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (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 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 227,127 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2020 227,125 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 222,190 miles

Front exhaust flexi section deteriorated

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

back box exhaust deteriorated

reverse light not working

Pass 9 Oct 2017 220,728 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 220,728 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 220,728 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 218,512 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2016 218,512 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 214,945 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 214,945 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 203,295 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Oct 2014 203,292 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Security locks fitted to n/s + o/s front doors original outer handles no longer work.

Pass 12 Oct 2013 161,095 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2012 117,738 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 117,738 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 57,015 miles

high security locks on all doors..

Fail 18 Oct 2011 57,015 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

high security locks on all doors..

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 OBL is a 2008 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 OBL, 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 OBL is a 2008 Citroen Relay, first registered on 12 March 2008.

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