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FN08 OBV

2008 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2016
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

159,852 mi
Last recorded159,852 miles
Recorded on29 May 2015
Typical for 2008 Citroen Relay99,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2015 159,852 miles

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

engine oil leak

n/s rear shock cover worn

o/s rear tyre worn on sidewall

rear exhaust box outer skin worn

slight play in o/s steering arm

Fail 26 May 2015 159,729 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

engine and handbrake light on

engine oil leak

n/s front tyre flat and worn on inside and outside

n/s front tyre flat and worn on inside and outside

n/s rear shock cover worn

o/s rear tyre worn on sidewall

rear exhaust box outer skin worn

slight play in o/s steering arm

Pass 2 Jun 2014 131,122 miles

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

some of the exhaust rubber mounting perished

Pass 29 May 2013 120,844 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine management light on

exhaust corroded

injector has slight seapage

nearside front brake pad warning wire broken

oil leak

rear loading door handle broken

Fail 23 May 2013 120,844 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine management light on

exhaust corroded

injector has slight seapage

nearside front brake pad warning wire broken

oil leak

rear loading door handle broken

Pass 14 May 2012 108,245 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 108,245 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2011 79,731 miles

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

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 OBV is a 2008 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 OBV, 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 OBV registered?

FN08 OBV is a 2008 Citroen Relay, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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