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FY08 NLV

2008 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

194,386 mi
Last recorded194,386 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen Relay99,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY08 NLV
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2023 194,386 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 194,163 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2021 194,026 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2021 194,026 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 191,496 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear fog light and reflector requires further securing soon

Oil leak ()

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)

both wing mirrors repaired by tape

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear (3.5.1i)

engine management light on

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2017 186,723 miles

both wing mirrors repaired by tape

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

engine management light on

oil leak

water coolant and oil warning lights on dash

Fail 5 Apr 2017 186,713 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage side marker lens damaged (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack / pipes (2.3.3b)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both front lower arm back bushes (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both wing mirrors repaired by tape

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

engine management light on

oil leak

water coolant and oil warning lights on dash

Pass 18 Apr 2016 180,071 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 12 Apr 2016 180,071 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings drivers floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 172,135 miles

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

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

Oil leak

engine management light on

front number plate cracked

offisde inner cv gaitor has grease around it

offside wing mirror repaired by tape

Fail 1 Apr 2015 171,776 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Oil leak

engine management light on

front number plate cracked

offside iner cv gaitor has grease around it

offside wing mirror repaired by tape

Fail 7 Apr 2014 155,676 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

chip on windscreen zone b

eml light on

Pass 7 Apr 2014 155,676 miles

chip on windscreen zone b

eml light on

Pass 8 Apr 2013 142,116 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2013 142,113 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Engine warning light on idicating a system fault

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 142,113 miles

Engine warning light on idicating a system fault

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 109,321 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2012 109,194 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

nearside front top suspension strut mounting noisey

offside front top suspension strut mounting noisey

Pass 11 Apr 2011 79,486 miles

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

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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FY08 NLV 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 63.2%.

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 FY08 NLV, 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 FY08 NLV registered?

FY08 NLV is a 2008 Citroen Relay, first registered on 11 April 2008.

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