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LX08 AEL

2008 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2023
Tests46 (31 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate67.4%

Mileage

131,237 mi
Last recorded131,237 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen Relay99,132 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX08 AEL
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

31 pass 15 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2022 131,237 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

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

Fail 17 Aug 2022 131,237 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 121,456 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 118,363 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 111,570 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 111,561 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Damaged (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 106,543 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 May 2019 104,713 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 104,713 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Seat belt buckle missing Passenger (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 98,375 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 154,051 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 93,228 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 91,958 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 88,506 miles

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop perished

brake pedal rubber split

Fail 8 Mar 2017 88,506 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop perished

brake pedal rubber split

Pass 25 Nov 2016 85,511 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2016 85,511 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid aim too high missing screen (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid aim too high missing screen (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 82,675 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 82,647 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 82,270 miles

wiper blades in poor condition

Fail 7 Jul 2016 82,265 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 17 Jun 2016 81,478 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 78,495 miles

fuel tank moist

Fail 7 Apr 2016 78,495 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

fuel tank moist

Fail 3 Mar 2016 77,361 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel system component leaking area of fuel tank (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front suspension lower arm bushes worn

rear suspension bump stop clearance only just acceptable

Pass 4 Sep 2015 70,448 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 70,448 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Fail 18 May 2015 65,548 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake warning lamp. E.M.L warning lamp & door open warning lamp illuminated

n/s headlamp pattern only just acceptable

Pass 18 May 2015 65,548 miles

brake warning lamp. E.M.L warning lamp & door open warning lamp illuminated

n/s headlamp pattern only just acceptable

Pass 30 Jan 2015 62,058 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2015 61,644 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

high level brake light not working

Pass 29 Aug 2014 55,789 miles

exhaust mounts split

Fail 23 May 2014 53,576 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust mounting rubbers deteriorated

n/s/r brake disc scored

o/s/f lower suspension arm rear bush deteriorated

Fail 17 Apr 2014 52,144 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

exhaust mounting rubbers split & only just holding

n/s/r brake disc scored

Pass 6 Feb 2014 51,710 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 46,035 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 40,955 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 35,377 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 29,618 miles

Offside door mirror damaged

Fail 19 Jan 2012 29,618 miles

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

Offside door mirror damaged

Pass 7 Jul 2011 24,570 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 20,787 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 17,094 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 14,311 miles

n\s\f tyre has cut in side wall not showing cord

Fail 1 Feb 2010 14,227 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n\s\f brake pads low

n\s\f tyre has cut in side wall not showing cord

Pass 14 Jul 2009 11,007 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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LX08 AEL is a 2008 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 46 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.4%.

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 LX08 AEL, 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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LX08 AEL is a 2008 Citroen Relay, first registered on 13 May 2008.

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