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LG08 JLO

2008 Citroen Relay

Grey Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

125,610 mi
Last recorded125,610 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Relay99,132 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG08 JLO
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 125,610 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall scuffed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 124,670 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Undercarriage corrosion

Pass 26 Apr 2023 124,495 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

headlamps cloudy

under carriage corrosion

Fail 25 Apr 2023 124,482 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cords visible through tears (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

headlamps cloudy

under carriage corrosion

Pass 7 Apr 2022 123,660 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

exhaust box outer skin heavy corrosion

Fail 2 Apr 2022 123,635 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front brake binding,unable to carry out full wheel bearing inspection

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

exhaust box outer skin heavy corrosion

wipers unchecked,washers inop

Pass 27 Mar 2021 122,985 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose OUTER SKIN ON REEAR SILENCER (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 122,243 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2020 122,242 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 121,886 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose rear silencer outer skin (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 120,959 miles

back box corroding

Pass 28 Mar 2017 119,807 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 119,807 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 118,635 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer corroded (7.1.2)

engine oil leaks from front of engine

Fail 19 Mar 2016 118,627 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc clip missing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer corroded (7.1.2)

engine oil leaks from front of engine

Pass 13 Apr 2015 117,511 miles

eml light on bulb failure light on (rear led lights fitted) nsr rear spring hanger damaged

Fail 10 Apr 2015 117,511 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

eml light on bulb failure light on (rear led lights fitted) nsr rear spring hanger damaged

Pass 2 May 2014 103,911 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 103,277 miles

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 May 2013 83,326 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 64,386 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 43,919 miles

advise bumper bracket damage on nearside front and sticking down

advise front brake pads getting low on offside front

advise long travel on handbrake

advise nearside front tyre tread low in centre 3mm

advise sparewheel loose

Fail 25 Feb 2011 43,549 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

advise bumper bracket damage on nearside front and sticking down

advise front brake pads getting low on offside front

advise long travel on handbrake

advise nearside front tyre tread low in centre 3mm

advise sparewheel loose

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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LG08 JLO is a 2008 Citroen Relay in Grey with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 LG08 JLO, 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 LG08 JLO registered?

LG08 JLO is a 2008 Citroen Relay, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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