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LY57 NUV

2008 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

214,546 mi
Last recorded214,546 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2017
Typical for 2008 Citroen Relay99,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2017 214,546 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Apr 2017 214,545 miles

Emissions not tested excessive exhaust blow (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe to DPF/ cat (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Jul 2016 198,299 miles

n/s/r tyre close tyo limit

corrsion underneeth vehicle

n/s/f wheel bearing slight play

Pass 10 Jul 2015 176,233 miles

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

Oil leak

exhaust system rusty

o/s/r tyre wearing uneven

slight play in n/s/f inner steering arm

surface corrosion on main brake pipes

tempory repair on o/s/f mirror

Fail 25 Jun 2015 175,455 miles

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

Centre Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust stystem very rusty

tempory repair o/s front mirror

Pass 8 Jul 2014 152,476 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

n/s front lower lights not working

os/ rear tyre wearing on inner edge

rear exhaust system rusty

Fail 15 May 2014 150,338 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

n/s front lower lights not working

slight perishing inner wall n/s rear tyre

Pass 4 Jun 2013 128,887 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2013 128,877 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 May 2012 98,095 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 97,752 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 31 May 2011 72,381 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 NUV 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 NUV, 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 NUV registered?

LY57 NUV is a 2008 Citroen Relay, first registered on 18 February 2008.

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