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LV08 AVM

2008 Citroen Relay

Silver Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

160,301 mi
Last recorded160,301 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2018
Typical for 2008 Citroen Relay99,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV08 AVM
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2018 160,301 miles

Front repeater lamp slight broken lens

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear light lens slight broken

Pass 8 Nov 2017 140,289 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 8 Nov 2017 140,289 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2016 116,282 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 112,349 miles

engine management light on

Fail 20 Aug 2015 112,348 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

engine management light on

Pass 19 May 2014 110,885 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 110,881 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 May 2013 103,631 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 17 May 2013 103,631 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 1 May 2012 91,087 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 91,035 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 4 May 2011 71,450 miles

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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LV08 AVM is a 2008 Citroen Relay in Silver with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 LV08 AVM, 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 LV08 AVM registered?

LV08 AVM is a 2008 Citroen Relay, first registered on 15 May 2008.

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