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KW08 DSX

2008 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2023
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

97,984 mi
Last recorded97,984 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen Relay99,132 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW08 DSX
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2022 97,984 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2022 97,976 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 97,590 miles

EXHAUST SILENCE CORRODED

FRONT LOWER ARM REAR BUSHES WORN

Fail 13 Oct 2021 97,584 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

EXHAUST SILENCE CORRODED

FRONT LOWER ARM REAR BUSHES WORN

Pass 19 Oct 2020 96,796 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 96,785 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Body component likely to become detached number plate mount plate (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outline marker lamp incorrectly positioned (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 95,075 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 95,067 miles

Front Outline marker lamp missing both (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

exhaust rubbers perished/split

Pass 11 Jul 2017 91,043 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 90,994 miles

Front exhaust flexy broken and slight blow

Nearside Rear tyre worn to limit

Rear wheel guards not fitted

exhaust rubber mount split

Fail 13 May 2016 90,988 miles

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

Front exhaust flexy broken and slight blow

Nearside Front sidelight dim

Nearside Rear tyre worn to limit

Rear wheel guards not fitted

exhaust rubber mount split

Fail 8 Apr 2016 90,979 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both rear of rear (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

condensation in o/s headlamp

front exhaust flexi in poor condition and slight exhaust leak near turbo

n/s/r tyre on limits

rear body and mud guards not fitted

Pass 10 May 2012 83,820 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 68,160 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 DSX is a 2008 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 KW08 DSX, 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 DSX registered?

KW08 DSX is a 2008 Citroen Relay, first registered on 20 May 2008.

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