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LY08 WFV

2008 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2017
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

167,949 mi
Last recorded167,949 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2016
Typical for 2008 Citroen Relay99,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY08 WFV
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2016 167,949 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush x 2 (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 25 Apr 2016 167,949 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush x 2 (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 158,736 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 Mar 2015 158,712 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2014 150,907 miles

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

all rear exhaust mounting rubbers deteriorated

damage to nearside front of vehicle - damage to both door mirrors - coolant level very low - wear to rear brake discs

engine management light on

power steering rack damp

rear exhaust section deteriorating

Fail 20 Mar 2014 150,906 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

all rear exhaust mounting rubbers deteriorated

damage to nearside front of vehicle - damage to both door mirrors - coolant level very low - wear to rear brake discs

engine management light on

power steering rack damp

rear exhaust section deteriorating

Pass 16 Jul 2013 135,423 miles

All exhaust mounting rubbers deteriorating

Engine management light on

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

Oil leak

Scuffing to nearside front and rear tyre outer walls

Uneven tread wear offside rear tyre inner edge

Wear to rear brake discs

Windscreen chipped

Fail 16 Jul 2013 135,423 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

All exhaust mounting rubbers deteriorating

Both door mirror covers damaged

Engine management light on

Nearside side repeater damaged

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Scuffing to nearside front and rear tyre outer walls

Uneven tread wear offside rear tyre inner edge

Wear to rear brake discs

Windscreen chipped

Pass 20 Jul 2012 110,055 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

centre exhaust section deteriorating

front number plate cracked

scuffing to both rear tyres

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 WFV is a 2008 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 WFV, 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 LY08 WFV registered?

LY08 WFV is a 2008 Citroen Relay, first registered on 12 August 2008.

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