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HN57 VFA

2008 Citroen Relay

Blue Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

107,459 mi
Last recorded107,459 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Relay99,132 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN57 VFA
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 107,459 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 107,459 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Apr 2025 107,459 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2024 107,459 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2024 107,459 miles

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Mar 2023 107,459 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 107,459 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 107,459 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 107,459 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 96,170 miles

Emergency exit window 'break glass' hammer missing (9.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 2 Jul 2018 96,170 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn suspension arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts brake wear wire (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Emergency exit window 'break glass' hammer missing (9.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front top mount slightly rough when rotated

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear tyre cracked and perished 225/70/15c

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

fuel filter damp but no leak found

parking brake warning light does not illuminate when parking brake is on

Pass 25 Oct 2017 91,371 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 91,354 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 80,133 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 69,777 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 60,179 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 52,365 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 48,101 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Oct 2011 41,882 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

engine management light on

Pass 21 Oct 2010 36,060 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Oct 2009 29,328 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

hand brake long

Pass 10 Dec 2008 17,821 miles

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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HN57 VFA is a 2008 Citroen Relay in Blue with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HN57 VFA, 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 HN57 VFA registered?

HN57 VFA is a 2008 Citroen Relay, first registered on 24 January 2008.

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