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LC08 DUJ

2008 Citroen Relay

Silver Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

180,223 mi
Last recorded180,223 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Relay99,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC08 DUJ
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 180,223 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2025 110,845 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2025 110,831 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust not connected to turbo not secure (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 108,951 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside parking brake low on performance

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

Fail 20 Mar 2024 108,938 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside parking brake low on performance

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 107,698 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2023 107,698 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 105,656 miles

TESTED WET WEATHER

Fail 2 Mar 2022 105,656 miles

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

TESTED WET WEATHER

Pass 25 Feb 2021 104,524 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 103,530 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside rear bushes deteriorated/de-bonding. ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Locking emergency fuel cap fitted. Advise replacement soon

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips and wiper blade scratches to windscreen. Not affecting drivers view at present. Crack to nearside, not in swept area at time of test. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2020 103,530 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside rear bushes deteriorated/de-bonding. ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Locking emergency fuel cap fitted. Advise replacement soon

Offside Rear fog lamp not working Tapped to illuminate. ADVISE INVESTIGATION/REPAIR (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips and wiper blade scratches to windscreen. Not affecting drivers view at present. Crack to nearside, not in swept area at time of test. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 100,696 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 92,189 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2016 92,189 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 84,193 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 84,189 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 74,312 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

crack across windscreen low down outside drivers view

exhaust rubber mounting deterioration rear one

Fail 25 Sep 2014 74,312 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

crack across windscreen low down outside drivers view

exhaust rubber mounting deterioration rear one

Pass 8 Oct 2013 63,748 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

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

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

o/s mirror glass cracked & rear case slightly damaged

Pass 26 May 2012 61,364 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 50,932 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 50,932 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 DUJ is a 2008 Citroen Relay in Silver with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 LC08 DUJ, 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 DUJ registered?

LC08 DUJ is a 2008 Citroen Relay, first registered on 26 May 2008.

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