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HN57 VFD

2008 Citroen Relay

Blue Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

86,023 mi
Last recorded86,023 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Relay99,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN57 VFD
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 86,023 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2024 83,990 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front brake wear lead broken

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 14 Oct 2024 83,962 miles

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

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective wet inside beam pattern weak (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective wet inside beam pattern weak (4.1.1 (b) (i))

nearside front tyre has cut in tread to limit

nearside rear tyre pressure low

offside handbrake reading low

Pass 6 Jun 2023 82,047 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2023 82,047 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2022 80,560 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

all rear passenger seats removed at time of test.

Fail 6 Jun 2022 80,553 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

all rear passenger seats removed at time of test.

Pass 8 Jun 2021 77,048 miles

Nearside Front brake pad sensor wire broken

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 3 Jan 2020 73,832 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 32% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 5 Jan 2019 71,969 miles

traces of fuel around fuel filter

Pass 11 Jan 2018 70,330 miles

Offside 3rd row outer seat belt locking devise damaged but works ok

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 11 Jan 2018 70,330 miles

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

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

Offside 3rd row outer seat belt locking devise damaged but works ok

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 6 Jan 2017 68,259 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2017 68,255 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 66,719 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

some rear seat belt stork covers damaged, buckles still function

Fail 3 Dec 2015 66,719 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

some rear seat belt stork covers damaged, buckles still function

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat 5th row seat belt stork (5.2.1a)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 63,229 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 60,370 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 57,379 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 29 Nov 2012 57,374 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 48,643 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 38,987 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 33,156 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 18,968 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 VFD is a 2008 Citroen Relay in Blue with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 VFD, 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 VFD registered?

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

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