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MD08 LXK

2008 Citroen Relay

Black Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2025
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

82,427 mi
Last recorded82,427 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Relay99,132 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD08 LXK
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Apr 2026 82,427 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2024 82,371 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 82,090 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear brake discs corroded slightly

Pass 29 Sep 2015 81,011 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2015 81,011 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 77,750 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 77,750 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 73,673 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 73,673 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 61,035 miles

n/s mirror back damaged

o/s/r body damage

side door stiff

slight exhaust blow evident

slight gearbox oil leak evident

Pass 11 Jul 2011 42,553 miles

drivers door mirror slightly deteriated

rear accident damage

Fail 8 Jul 2011 42,523 miles

Nearside Rear Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

drivers door mirror slightly deteriated

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 LXK is a 2008 Citroen Relay in Black 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 MD08 LXK, 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 LXK registered?

MD08 LXK is a 2008 Citroen Relay, first registered on 19 August 2008.

Is MD08 LXK safe to buy?

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