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LG58 MXU

2008 Citroen Relay

Silver Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2021
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

187,445 mi
Last recorded187,445 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen Relay99,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG58 MXU
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2020 187,445 miles

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

Underbody has slight corrosion

Fail 7 Dec 2020 187,445 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Underbody has slight corrosion

Pass 12 Dec 2019 182,652 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust tailpipe corrosion

Fail 11 Dec 2019 182,651 miles

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust tailpipe corrosion

Pass 19 Oct 2018 178,579 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 175,139 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 168,324 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 168,319 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 160,316 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

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

gearbox oil leak

no clearance between bump stop and axle

Fail 21 Aug 2015 160,316 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

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

gearbox oil leak

no clearance between bump stop and axle

Pass 5 Sep 2014 152,558 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 152,557 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 143,209 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 143,209 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 139,398 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 139,289 miles

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 121,746 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

oil leak gearbox area

rear tyres slight perishing

windscreen cracked bottom edge

Fail 30 Aug 2011 121,746 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

oil leak gearbox area

rear tyres slight perishing

windscreen cracked bottom edge

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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LG58 MXU is a 2008 Citroen Relay in Silver with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 LG58 MXU, 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 LG58 MXU registered?

LG58 MXU is a 2008 Citroen Relay, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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