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FV08 FJX

2008 Citroen Relay

Red Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2016
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

166,406 mi
Last recorded166,406 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2015
Typical for 2008 Citroen Relay99,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV08 FJX
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2015 166,406 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2014 146,200 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 146,200 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2013 134,999 miles

N/S/R Tyre perished

O/S/R Tyer perished

Pass 3 May 2012 124,528 miles

front brake pads getting low - discs worn

o/s/r handbrake stronger than n/s/r

rear brake discs worn

Fail 1 May 2012 124,519 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake pads getting low - discs worn

o/s/r handbrake stronger than n/s/r

rear brake discs worn

Pass 7 May 2011 119,904 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2011 119,904 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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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FV08 FJX is a 2008 Citroen Relay in Red 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 FV08 FJX, 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 FV08 FJX registered?

FV08 FJX is a 2008 Citroen Relay, first registered on 24 April 2008.

Is FV08 FJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV08 FJX shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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