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LX08 AEU

2008 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2027
Tests41 (32 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate78%

Mileage

183,561 mi
Last recorded183,561 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Relay99,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

32 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 183,561 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2025 175,581 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 164,878 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 152,096 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 141,220 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 130,292 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 119,890 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 116,423 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 111,822 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 106,870 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 103,720 miles

some exhaust mountings split

Fail 12 Dec 2017 103,720 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH ON LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

e m l warning lamp illuminated

possible fracture to front of exhaust (movement)

some exhaust mountings split

Pass 21 Sep 2017 101,251 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 21 Jun 2017 99,250 miles

Offside Front floor pan grommet missing

Pass 15 Mar 2017 96,334 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 96,334 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working also sidelamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Side repeater flashing less than 60 times a minute Also incorrect colour (white) (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

E.m.L warning lamp illuminated

o/s mirror security only just acceptable

Pass 15 Dec 2016 94,085 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Dec 2016 94,085 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 92,566 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 90,684 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 90,680 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 87,470 miles

interaction between n/s/r sidelight and indicator (just acceptable)

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 7 Apr 2016 87,469 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

interaction between n/s/r sidelight and indicator (just acceptable)

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 23 Dec 2015 84,331 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust mountings split

Fail 23 Dec 2015 84,331 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust mountings split

Pass 10 Dec 2015 84,268 miles

exhaust mountings split

Fail 9 Dec 2015 84,211 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing 2nd row (5.2.2a)

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

exhaust mountings split

Pass 18 Sep 2015 81,166 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 81,156 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 72,430 miles

E.M.L.warning lamp illuminated

exhaust mountings split

n/s mirror damaged & just acceptable

Pass 9 May 2014 66,661 miles

centre row seat belt webbing slightly frayed & only just acceptable

Fail 16 Apr 2014 65,861 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)

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

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

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

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

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 25 Nov 2013 64,522 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2013 61,909 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 59,095 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 58,664 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 50,634 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 45,118 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 43,150 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 37,023 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 7,411 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 AEU is a 2008 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 41 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78%.

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 AEU, 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 LX08 AEU registered?

LX08 AEU is a 2008 Citroen Relay, first registered on 9 May 2008.

Is LX08 AEU safe to buy?

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