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KW08 DNV

2008 Citroen Relay

Silver Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

248,601 mi
Last recorded248,601 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Relay99,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW08 DNV
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 248,601 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/75/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Oct 2025 248,601 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/75/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 248,601 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2024 248,601 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 248,601 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 248,601 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Around manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 248,601 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2021 248,601 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 248,601 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2020 248,601 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2019 248,601 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 13 Apr 2019 248,601 miles

Exhaust system insecure front and centre mounts broken (rubber mounts) (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Apr 2018 248,601 miles

1 x exhaust hanger split

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front c.v.boot clip loose

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 20 Apr 2018 248,601 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

1 x exhaust hanger split

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front c.v.boot clip loose

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 233,161 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

all exhaust rubber hangers split / cracked

spare wheel not fitted

undertray fitted

Pass 21 Apr 2016 193,821 miles

o/s indicator repeater light damaged

rear brake discs very worn

windscreen chipped

Pass 30 May 2015 171,060 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

drivers foot well worn

o/s/r tyre slightly out of shape on inner edge

Fail 28 May 2015 171,059 miles

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

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

drivers foot well worn

o/s/r tyre slightly out of shape on inner edge

Pass 29 Jul 2014 166,429 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

clamp missing off coolant hose under bonnet

Fail 22 Jul 2014 166,399 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

clamp missing off coolant hose under bonnet

Pass 18 Jul 2013 135,692 miles

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 23 Jul 2012 115,961 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 71,584 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

centre exhaust rubber broken

Pass 16 Jul 2010 10,115 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 5,864 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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KW08 DNV is a 2008 Citroen Relay in Silver with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 KW08 DNV, 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 KW08 DNV registered?

KW08 DNV is a 2008 Citroen Relay, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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