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LX08 RZF

2008 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,235 mi
Last recorded149,235 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Relay99,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 149,235 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2025 149,232 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 141,191 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

both front coil springs corroded

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes worn

damp around fuel filter area

minor exhaust leaks around turbo and silencer in poor condition

Fail 2 Oct 2024 141,189 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/70/15c (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

both front coil springs corroded

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes worn

both headlamp lenses cloudy

damp around fuel filter area

minor exhaust leaks around turbo and silencer in poor condition

Pass 26 Oct 2023 135,808 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Oct 2023 135,808 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 128,729 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 121,160 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 112,386 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 112,385 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Nov 2019 102,975 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2019 102,974 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Oct 2018 91,990 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2017 81,508 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2017 81,508 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 70,762 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 62,028 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 56,078 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 56,078 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 48,436 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 48,434 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 41,305 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 31,473 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 20,823 miles

rear exhaust silencer, front mounting rubber starting to split/perish

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 RZF is a 2008 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 LX08 RZF, 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 RZF registered?

LX08 RZF is a 2008 Citroen Relay, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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