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HN57 VFE

2008 Citroen Relay

Blue Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

97,503 mi
Last recorded97,503 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Relay99,132 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 97,503 miles

Front windscreen damage, not in line of sight

Fail 8 Oct 2025 97,503 miles

Front windscreen damage, not in line of sight

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

Pass 17 Jun 2024 91,533 miles

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

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

Nearside sill corrosion

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

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

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

Offside Front sill corrosion

Fail 12 Jun 2024 91,487 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak flex pipe (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Central Exhaust system insecure x3 (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside sill corrosion

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

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

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

Offside Front sill corrosion

Pass 15 May 2023 84,570 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine management light on, date of registration before 1st of July 2008

Pass 10 May 2022 76,621 miles

16 seats fitted

Pass 12 May 2021 74,959 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 73,219 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2018 62,439 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2018 62,432 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 58,544 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

retractable step slow to deploy

Pass 17 Mar 2016 52,794 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

side door step damaged

spare tyre flat

Pass 2 Feb 2015 49,602 miles

all rear seat belts slow to recoil

Pass 12 Feb 2014 48,476 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 48,476 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 47,355 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 47,355 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 44,267 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 44,267 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 39,626 miles

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

Oil leak

em light on

front brake pad wear idicator wire broken

Pass 9 Feb 2010 34,182 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 34,182 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)

Speed limiter plate missing (6.9.1a)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 20,323 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 VFE is a 2008 Citroen Relay in Blue with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 VFE, 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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How do I check the history of HN57 VFE?

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What year was HN57 VFE registered?

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

Is HN57 VFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for HN57 VFE shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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