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FN57 AFJ

2008 Citroen Relay

Silver Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2023
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

58,160 mi
Last recorded58,160 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen Relay99,132 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN57 AFJ
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2022 58,160 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 57,425 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2021 57,412 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Nov 2021

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 55,186 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 55,186 miles

All outline marker lamps not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 51,632 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2019 51,535 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear reverse lamp inoperative.

Fail 2 Apr 2019 51,543 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear reverse lamp inoperative.

Pass 27 Mar 2018 48,696 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 48,606 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 45,959 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Mar 2017 45,920 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Front Outer Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 43,187 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Feb 2016 43,135 miles

Electrical wiring insecure along nearside chassic (1.9.2a)

Electrical wiring insecure along offside chassic (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 40,483 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Feb 2015 40,391 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 37,484 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jan 2014 37,407 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Dec 2012 29,862 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

o/s/f tyre 3mm

Pass 4 Jan 2012 25,923 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 19,799 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 19,799 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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FN57 AFJ is a 2008 Citroen Relay in Silver with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 FN57 AFJ, 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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FN57 AFJ is a 2008 Citroen Relay, first registered on 3 January 2008.

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