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MA08 TFY

2008 Citroen Relay

Blue Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

78,090 mi
Last recorded78,090 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Relay99,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA08 TFY
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 27 Apr 2026 78,090 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassi rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2025 76,348 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 May 2025 76,344 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2024 75,229 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2024 75,221 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER ARCH (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER ARCH (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 74,426 miles

Nearside Front Inner sill is corroded has hole in it

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall has cut in side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer sill has hole in it

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush is detereated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective is split (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner sill is corroded

Nearside Outer back sill is corroded hole in sill

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer sill is corroded

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

Offside Rear Reversing lamp not working

Fail 27 Mar 2023 74,425 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner sill is corroded has hole in it

Nearside Front Lower Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached bumper is lowse (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall has cut in side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer sill has hole in it

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush is detereated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective is split (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner sill is corroded

Nearside Outer back sill is corroded hole in sill

Offside Front Outer sill is corroded

Offside Rear Reversing lamp not working

Pass 17 Mar 2022 74,320 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective box rubers are perished (6.1.2 (a))

Front oil leek

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced has big holes in outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil is leeking (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess cabale monting is boken (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 17 Mar 2022 74,319 miles

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt is insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective box rubers are perished (6.1.2 (a))

Front oil leek

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced has big holes in outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil is leeking (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess cabale monting is boken (1.1.15 (a))

eml light is on

Fail 23 Feb 2022 74,319 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Hole In Chassis Between Leaf Spring Mounting Points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Big Hole In Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cuts On Outer Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 73,731 miles

Front Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall has cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Feb 2021 73,731 miles

Front Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold arear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp not working back light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Body component insecure mud gard (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall has cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front brake pad sensor whir is louse

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Jul 2019 63,205 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 49,367 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 37,659 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 31,694 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 24,731 miles

slight damage nearside mirror head

Pass 17 May 2011 16,930 miles

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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MA08 TFY is a 2008 Citroen Relay in Blue with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 MA08 TFY, 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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MA08 TFY is a 2008 Citroen Relay, first registered on 11 June 2008.

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