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LX57 FTV

2008 Citroen Relay

Black Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

92,107 mi
Last recorded92,107 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Relay99,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX57 FTV
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 92,107 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all front and rear nearside and offside rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 2x ()

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

hand brake leaver travel high

Pass 4 Nov 2024 91,878 miles

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

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside worn/rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

all exhaust rubber worn/perished

hand brake leaver travel high

Pass 1 Jul 2022 91,724 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

all exhaust rubbers perished

Pass 6 Nov 2020 88,369 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front mirror damaged slightly

all exhaust rubbers perished

Pass 29 Oct 2019 88,212 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2016 87,761 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 87,761 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 87,248 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 87,248 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 139,684 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 139,684 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Vehicle Identification Number has more than one different number displayed (6.3.5.b)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Dec 2014 136,712 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 135,532 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 135,532 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

ns and os exhaust rubbers split material band supporting exhaust

ns and os marker lights inop

ns check strap broken

os check strap loose

Oil leak

Fail 14 Aug 2012 89,251 miles

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

abs light flickerd on duering test, but working to sequence

Pass 14 Aug 2012 89,251 miles

abs light flickerd on duering test, but working to sequence

Fail 27 Jul 2012 89,240 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

engine management light showing

offside marker light not working

Pass 2 Mar 2011 79,993 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 79,993 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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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LX57 FTV is a 2008 Citroen Relay in Black with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 LX57 FTV, 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 LX57 FTV registered?

LX57 FTV is a 2008 Citroen Relay, first registered on 22 February 2008.

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