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LY57 FNJ

2008 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

229,338 mi
Last recorded229,338 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2017
Typical for 2008 Citroen Relay99,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY57 FNJ
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2017 229,338 miles

Oil leak ()

Coolant leak ()

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

Fail 27 Sep 2017 229,236 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Coolant leak ()

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Sep 2016 217,218 miles

stone chip front window screen

Fail 27 Sep 2016 217,218 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

stone chip front window screen

Pass 17 Oct 2014 163,959 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 113,766 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 113,766 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 62,854 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 59,930 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 59,927 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 49,454 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 7 Jan 2011 49,402 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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LY57 FNJ is a 2008 Citroen Relay in White 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 LY57 FNJ, 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 LY57 FNJ registered?

LY57 FNJ is a 2008 Citroen Relay, first registered on 10 January 2008.

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The MOT history for LY57 FNJ 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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