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LC08 FPT

2008 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

148,957 mi
Last recorded148,957 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Relay99,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 148,957 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2026 148,944 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2025 148,299 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2025 148,298 miles

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 146,915 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2023 145,727 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2022 144,841 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and rusty (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 May 2022 144,835 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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))

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

nearside rear tyre 19yrs old

Pass 20 May 2021 142,626 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 142,019 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust rear box corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2019 135,571 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 129,591 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 128,416 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 128,416 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 126,502 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 119,888 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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

Offside Front Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 107,128 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2014 107,125 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 93,374 miles

exhaust silencer outer skin corroded & part insecure

nearside rear tyre beginning to deteriorate/perish on the outer edge. 225/70x15c

offside rear lamp lens part missing but not emitting any white light to the rear

Fail 29 Nov 2013 93,374 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust silencer outer skin corroded & part insecure

nearside rear tyre beginning to deteriorate/perish on the outer edge. 225/70x15c

offside rear lamp lens part missing but not emitting any white light to the rear

Pass 20 Nov 2012 80,479 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 75,057 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 56,380 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 56,380 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 FPT is a 2008 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 FPT, 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 FPT registered?

LC08 FPT is a 2008 Citroen Relay, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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