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LC08 DTU

2008 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

126,727 mi
Last recorded126,727 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Relay99,132 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC08 DTU
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 126,727 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Large rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Large rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 124,090 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2025 124,089 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to exhaust leak at egr (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Turbo to egr clamp missing (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 121,206 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2024 121,170 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 May 2023 119,743 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4-3-4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 May 2023 119,740 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4-3-4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 117,641 miles

Offside Rear Park brake low on effort

Pass 10 Apr 2021 115,143 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 113,611 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

exhaust mounts perished

Pass 29 Oct 2018 111,191 miles

EML on

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2018 111,169 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

EML on

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 106,487 miles

Front brake pads rusty in holders

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured pale (1.4.A.2f)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs scored / pitted (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 103,214 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

camper conversion class vii still

Fail 14 Jun 2016 103,214 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released switch faulty/adjustment (1.2.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid no wash (8.2.3)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

camper conversion class vii still

Pass 19 Feb 2015 101,936 miles

n/s/r tyre perished on outer sidewall

Fail 18 Feb 2015 101,936 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre perished on outer sidewall

Pass 20 Jun 2013 97,264 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 84,083 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 2,149 miles

offside mirror slightly 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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LC08 DTU is a 2008 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LC08 DTU, 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 LC08 DTU registered?

LC08 DTU is a 2008 Citroen Relay, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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