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LY08 SVT

2008 Citroen Relay

Red Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2019
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

149,899 mi
Last recorded149,899 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2018
Typical for 2008 Citroen Relay99,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY08 SVT
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2018 149,899 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 140,072 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2017 140,072 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 131,522 miles

child seat fitted

Fail 19 Apr 2016 131,522 miles

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

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

child seat fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2015 116,786 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 116,777 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Fail 27 Dec 2013 100,049 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2013 100,049 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2012 80,467 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 63,218 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2011 63,212 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

advise chip in windscreen

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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LY08 SVT is a 2008 Citroen Relay in Red with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 LY08 SVT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LY08 SVT?

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What year was LY08 SVT registered?

LY08 SVT is a 2008 Citroen Relay, first registered on 22 July 2008.

Is LY08 SVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY08 SVT shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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