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MD08 AFE

2008 Citroen Relay

Grey Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

122,930 mi
Last recorded122,930 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Relay99,132 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD08 AFE
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 122,930 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear axle bump stops deteriorated

Fail 29 Apr 2026 122,930 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation n/s/f 110 o/s/f 220 (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced beam image reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced beam image reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear axle bump stops deteriorated

Pass 28 Apr 2025 117,858 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust rubbers (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Both bump stop above rear axle worn.

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 May 2024 114,209 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Apr 2024 114,209 miles

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

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

Front Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Apr 2024 114,197 miles

Central Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Front Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 May 2023 111,305 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc back plate missing

Fail 15 May 2023 111,301 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flexi pipe broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective All rubbers broken and secured by wire (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both and beam images slightly weaker (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc back plate missing

Rear tailpipe deteriorating

Pass 28 Apr 2022 105,745 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust tailpipe deteriorated

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Apr 2022 105,742 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective Centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust tailpipe deteriorated

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 100,682 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 97,472 miles
Fail 26 May 2020 97,471 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2019 95,530 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 95,529 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2019 95,511 miles

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured front and rear (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 20 May 2019 95,507 miles

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured front and rear (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 May 2018 90,450 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 83,195 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 73,973 miles

all exhaust rubbers deteriorating

Fail 16 Aug 2016 73,972 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

all exhaust rubbers deteriorating

Pass 17 Aug 2015 63,727 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 55,656 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 51,317 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 44,233 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 37,742 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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MD08 AFE is a 2008 Citroen Relay in Grey with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 MD08 AFE, 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 MD08 AFE registered?

MD08 AFE is a 2008 Citroen Relay, first registered on 14 August 2008.

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