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LY57 KNU

2008 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2021
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

152,963 mi
Last recorded152,963 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen Relay99,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2020 152,963 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

tail box corroding

Pass 26 Sep 2018 146,359 miles

tailbox corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

clutch pedal sticks to floor some times advise repair needed

Fail 24 Sep 2018 146,359 miles

Nearside Outline marker lamp not working x 2 (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

clutch pedal sticks to floor some times advise repair needed

tailbox corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2017 136,162 miles

o/s/r tyre perishing

rear park brake close to limit advise repair or adjustment maybe needed

slight perishing front wishbone rear bushes

tail box starting to corrode

Fail 5 Oct 2017 136,162 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

o/s/r tyre perishing

rear park brake close to limit advise repair or adjustment maybe needed

slight perishing front wishbone rear bushes

tail box starting to corrode

Pass 27 Sep 2016 129,638 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn low 2mm

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

Offside Front tyre cracking and perishing unable to see canvas, advise replacement advised

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

corrosion tailbox outer caseings

Fail 27 Sep 2016 129,638 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn low 2mm

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

Offside Front tyre cracking and perishing unable to see canvas, advise replacement advised

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

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

corrosion tailbox outer caseings

Pass 28 May 2015 114,165 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 114,165 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 May 2014 105,160 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 105,100 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 91,551 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 91,464 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Side repeater has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2012 76,969 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 76,951 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 63,965 miles

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

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 KNU is a 2008 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 KNU, 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 KNU registered?

LY57 KNU is a 2008 Citroen Relay, first registered on 15 January 2008.

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