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LB08 RVT

2008 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

165,547 mi
Last recorded165,547 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2018
Typical for 2008 Citroen Relay99,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB08 RVT
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2018 165,547 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

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

Offside Rear lamp unit damaged

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

exhaust backbox corroded

Fail 15 May 2018 165,543 miles

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

Nearside Lower passenger door hinge insecure sliding door runner snapped (6.2.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside passenger door does not latch securely closed sliding door (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (worn on outer edge) (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear lamp unit damaged

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside side repeater lense damaged

Oil leak ()

exhaust back box corroded but not leaking gases

Pass 15 May 2017 148,546 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 135,659 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit of 1.5mm (3.5.1g)

exhaust back box outer casing corroded

side repeaters starting to discolour

Fail 17 May 2016 135,459 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases insecure (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit of 1.5mm (3.5.1g)

exhaust back box outer casing corroded

side repeaters starting to discolour

Pass 21 May 2015 117,599 miles

nearside front cv boot outer clip loose

Fail 20 May 2015 117,567 miles

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

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

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

nearside front cv boot outer clip loose

Pass 25 Apr 2014 96,404 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 96,404 miles

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

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

Pass 15 May 2013 88,029 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2012 76,584 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 May 2011 63,613 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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LB08 RVT is a 2008 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LB08 RVT, 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 LB08 RVT registered?

LB08 RVT is a 2008 Citroen Relay, first registered on 24 June 2008.

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