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LV08 EYJ

2008 Citroen Relay

Silver Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

226,078 mi
Last recorded226,078 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen Relay99,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2023 226,078 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 200,557 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 181,580 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

both top strut mounts getting worn

poor image nearside headlamp due to condensation

some damage nearside door skin

Pass 7 Feb 2020 168,229 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2019 163,831 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Fail 24 Jan 2019 163,830 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2018 153,040 miles

Exhaust system corroding

Fail 24 Jan 2018 153,040 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 138,787 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 123,452 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 104,910 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 88,716 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 78,400 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 64,923 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 47,193 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 EYJ is a 2008 Citroen Relay in Silver with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 LV08 EYJ, 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 EYJ registered?

LV08 EYJ is a 2008 Citroen Relay, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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The MOT history for LV08 EYJ shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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