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LC08 FRF

2008 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2026
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

192,587 mi
Last recorded192,587 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Relay99,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2025 192,587 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 191,078 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underbody has age related corrosion

Fail 13 Feb 2024 191,054 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underbody has age related corrosion

Pass 25 Jun 2021 191,011 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 190,879 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Mar 2020 190,874 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 190,266 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 190,262 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Undertray insecure inner arch (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 189,631 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 Feb 2018 189,626 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 186,410 miles

n/s/front headlamp water marked

Pass 2 Feb 2016 178,554 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

oil leak

Fail 1 Feb 2016 178,552 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour n/s+o/s (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

oil leak

Pass 23 Jan 2015 166,310 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 166,309 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 122,433 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 99,548 miles

N/S/F brake pads wear sensor insecure.

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

Fail 5 Feb 2013 99,574 miles

Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Centre Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear (3.5.1f)

Centre Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

N/S/F Brake pas wear sensor insecure.

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 May 2012 94,778 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2012 94,776 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 10 May 2011 74,508 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 74,508 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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 FRF is a 2008 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 FRF, 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 FRF registered?

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

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