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LC08 FPL

2008 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

248,601 mi
Last recorded248,601 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Relay99,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 248,601 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Unable to see/check if headlamp levellers are working due to beam pattern fault

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush Bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush Bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Both rear suspension bump stops deteriorated

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Only one lamp working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips on screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2026 248,601 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lens cloudy/faded (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lens cloudy/faded (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component has an unsafe modification Ball joint fixing bolt missing; attempt has been made to weld joint in place (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding & unable to fully check wheel bearing (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Unable to see/check if headlamp levellers are working due to beam pattern fault

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush Bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush Bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Both rear suspension bump stops deteriorated

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Only one lamp working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips on screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 248,627 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2025 248,626 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 248,621 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 248,610 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 248,605 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 248,601 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 230,340 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 230,339 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low pattern could be better (1.8)

Pass 14 Apr 2017 204,953 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking tread/sidewall

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

both rear leafspring bump stops deteriorated

Fail 14 Apr 2017 204,953 miles

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

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

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

both rear leafspring bump stops deteriorated

Pass 14 Apr 2016 176,258 miles

Exhaust back box outer skin deteriorated

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre slightly cracking/perrishing

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 149,942 miles

Exhaust heat sheild by steering rack loose.

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

Front brake discs slightly worn.

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

Rear brake discs slightly worn.

Fail 20 Apr 2015 149,942 miles

Exhaust heat sheild by steering rack loose.

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

Front brake discs slightly worn.

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

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

Rear brake discs slightly worn.

Pass 23 Apr 2014 115,075 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2013 76,011 miles

Frar brake discs slightly worn.

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 61,175 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 61,175 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2011 45,767 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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LC08 FPL 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 FPL, 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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LC08 FPL is a 2008 Citroen Relay, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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