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HX08 DWO

2008 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2025
Tests27 (14 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate51.9%

Mileage

177,285 mi
Last recorded177,285 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen Relay99,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX08 DWO
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 13 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2024 177,285 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight play and boot deteriorated ** strong advise change asap** (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front wingmirror outer case damaged

Offside Front Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play in inner arm and track rod end ()

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

emissions only just met @1.35m

Fail 4 Jul 2024 177,285 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight play and boot deteriorated ** strong advise change asap** (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front wingmirror outer case damaged

Offside Front Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play in inner arm and track rod end ()

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

emissions only just met @1.35m

Pass 2 Jun 2023 248,601 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2022 248,601 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 248,601 miles

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess park brake (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Jun 2021 248,601 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement both park brake cables (1.1.15 (e))

Exhaust system insecure back box osf rubber hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Electrical wiring inadequately secured around exhaust (4.11 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective back box nsf rubber hanger splitting (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess park brake (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Jan 2021 248,601 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 248,601 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside mirror has sharp edges

Fail 11 Nov 2019 248,601 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

All outline marker lamps not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside mirror has sharp edges

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 248,601 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 248,601 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2017 248,606 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 248,601 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 248,601 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Oct 2016 248,601 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 201,023 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 201,021 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 172,465 miles

exhaust mount rubbers perrished.

Fail 4 Aug 2014 172,465 miles

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

exhaust mount rubbers perrished.

Pass 8 Aug 2013 155,229 miles

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

Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine management light on

exhaust silencer deteriorating

front brake application slightly uneven

nearside rear side marker light not working

offside rear side marker light missing

Fail 1 Aug 2013 155,229 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine management light on

exhaust silencer deteriorating

front brake application slightly uneven

nearside rear side marker light not working

offside rear side marker light missing

Pass 1 Aug 2012 140,201 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Aug 2012 140,197 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 128,509 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 128,506 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2008 19,916 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 19,909 miles

Offside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

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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HX08 DWO is a 2008 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.9%.

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 HX08 DWO, 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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HX08 DWO is a 2008 Citroen Relay, first registered on 7 August 2008.

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