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LG08 NFY

2008 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2780cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

153,991 mi
Last recorded153,991 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Relay99,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG08 NFY
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,780cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 153,991 miles

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

Nearside Rear outer sill corroded

Offside Rear outer sill corroded

Fail 12 Jun 2025 153,991 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear outer sill corroded

Offside Rear outer sill corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2024 151,370 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Fail 12 Jun 2024 151,370 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 16 Jun 2023 149,558 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))

exhaust corroded

Fail 16 Jun 2023 149,558 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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))

exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2022 145,949 miles

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))

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

Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged x2 (7.1.2 (d))

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 9 Jun 2022 145,949 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged x2 (7.1.2 (d))

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 15 Jun 2021 141,948 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2020 140,899 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2020 140,899 miles

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))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 136,414 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2019 136,413 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch insecure left hand rear door (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 81,829 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box corroded and blowing slightly (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and nail in tread (4.1.E.2b)

trim loose at nearside inside of body

Fail 3 Apr 2018 81,829 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box corroded and blowing slightly (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Emergency exit door does not latch securely closed (6.2.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and nail in tread (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

trim loose at nearside inside of body

Pass 18 Apr 2017 79,410 miles

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened 5th row back (5.2.2a)

Rear exhaust deteriorated

all rear seat belts slow to retract

Pass 4 May 2016 76,181 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 70,961 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 70,961 miles

Speed limiter plate missing (6.5.A.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 66,525 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside head lamp has moisture

Fail 28 Apr 2014 66,525 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Nearside Inner Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Offside Inner Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside head lamp has moisture

Pass 30 Apr 2013 61,874 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

exhaust rubbers deteriorated

Pass 23 Apr 2012 57,206 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 20 Apr 2012 57,200 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 55,096 miles

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

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

handbrake could do with some adjustment

n/s/f light lens has moisture but beam pattern ok

Pass 23 Feb 2011 38,195 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 38,157 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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 NFY is a 2008 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,780cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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

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