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LE57 EKM

2008 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

216,221 mi
Last recorded216,221 miles
Recorded on5 May 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen Relay99,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE57 EKM
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 May 2022 216,221 miles

front number plate cracked

oil leak

Fail 20 Apr 2022 216,220 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 main (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded main leaking (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner bay (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking around rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

front number plate cracked

o/s/r leaf spring bushes slight play and split

oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2021 215,018 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 203,596 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 189,437 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 189,437 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 173,012 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 154,651 miles

Slight wear in n/s front inner track rod end

Pass 22 Mar 2016 132,958 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (7.1.2)

vehicle has body damage

Fail 22 Mar 2016 132,958 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (7.1.2)

vehicle has body damage

Pass 25 Mar 2015 114,941 miles

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear mudguard insecure

Pass 22 Mar 2014 95,610 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 95,526 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 75,132 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 75,132 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 57,914 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 57,914 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 42,917 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 25 Feb 2011 42,917 miles

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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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LE57 EKM is a 2008 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 LE57 EKM, 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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LE57 EKM is a 2008 Citroen Relay, first registered on 28 February 2008.

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