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LJ08 NWU

2008 Citroen Relay

Blue Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

84,985 mi
Last recorded84,985 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Relay99,132 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ08 NWU
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2025 84,985 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2024 84,198 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both fronts lamps (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 24 Feb 2024 84,197 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both fronts lamps (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 18 Feb 2023 83,026 miles

Exhaust system has slight surface corrosion

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 79,973 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front head lens slightly deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Bulb working but very dim (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 78,121 miles

Exhaust mounting defective X 3 (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly corroded

Stop lamp(s) insecure Both rear (4.3.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 75,801 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer box outer surface skin corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2019 73,381 miles

Rear exhaust silencer box outer surface skin corroded but not leaking any gases

Fail 27 Feb 2019 73,381 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Rear exhaust silencer box outer surface skin corroded but not leaking any gases

Fail 12 Feb 2019 73,372 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 7 Feb 2019 73,366 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 70,836 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 70,678 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 31,914 miles

Nearside mirror is taped up

Nearside rear seat belt catch cover missing

Nearside washer jet poor operation

Fail 16 Apr 2014 31,900 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

nearside headlamp is 30% less beam pattern due to ingress of water

Pass 16 Apr 2014 31,900 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

nearside headlamp is 30% less beam pattern due to ingress of water

Pass 10 Apr 2013 29,129 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 25,462 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 20,350 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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LJ08 NWU is a 2008 Citroen Relay in Blue with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LJ08 NWU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LJ08 NWU?

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What year was LJ08 NWU registered?

LJ08 NWU is a 2008 Citroen Relay, first registered on 6 May 2008.

Is LJ08 NWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ08 NWU shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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