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L22 AMD

2008 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

139,748 mi
Last recorded139,748 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen Relay99,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL22 AMD
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2019 139,748 miles

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

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

both front strut top mounts noisey when turning

both front strut top mounts noisey when turning

handbrake only just met requirements needs adjustment

Fail 14 Oct 2019 139,680 miles

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

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear showing white light (4.4.3 (a))

Emissions not tested due to condition of exhaust (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat at rear of engine is snapped off (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust box badly holed and insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective temp cap missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour showing white light and cover missing (4.4.3 (a))

Stop lamp(s) not working centre top (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four discs are corroded and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

both rear brake backing plates corroded and thin

floor corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2018 119,875 miles

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

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

Nearside body mouldings missing

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

both door mirrors lenses missing

both outer sills corroded and weak

both rear shock absorber casings corroded

fuel tank straps corroded and weak

full floor and chassis corroded

handbrake is only held by cable ties

metal turbo hoses corroded

oil leak at engine

Fail 27 Sep 2018 119,870 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected (4.11 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside body mouldings missing

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

both door mirrors lenses missing

both outer sills corroded and weak

both rear shock absorber casings corroded

fuel tank straps corroded and weak

full floor and chassis corroded

handbrake is only held by cable ties

metal turbo hoses corroded

oil leak at engine

Pass 9 Aug 2017 65,356 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 65,205 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer, and outer skin corroded (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 60,312 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust some corrosoin

Fail 10 Mar 2015 60,312 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust some corrosoin

Pass 11 Feb 2014 54,332 miles

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

exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 10 Feb 2014 54,328 miles

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

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

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

exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2013 53,128 miles

exhaust some corrosion

Fail 1 Feb 2013 53,128 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

exhaust some corrosion

Pass 27 Jan 2012 45,680 miles

offside door mirror cover damaged

Fail 26 Jan 2012 45,680 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

offside door mirror cover damaged

Pass 10 Feb 2011 34,892 miles

front bumper damaged

o/s door mirror damaged

Fail 1 Feb 2011 34,811 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

front bumper damaged

o/s door mirror damaged

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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L22 AMD is a 2008 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L22 AMD, 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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L22 AMD is a 2008 Citroen Relay, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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