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MD08 LXN

2008 Citroen Relay

Blue Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

98,036 mi
Last recorded98,036 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Relay99,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD08 LXN
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 98,036 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Surface corrosion to underside suspension components

Pass 3 Sep 2024 96,886 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

surface corrosion to underside, steering, suspension and brake components

Pass 6 Sep 2023 95,906 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

surface corrosion to underside steering, suspension, brake and exhaust components

Pass 20 Aug 2022 93,369 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 90,517 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective 2 mounts (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 87,604 miles

Central exhaust box deteriorating

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

surface corrosion various places under vehicle

Fail 2 Sep 2020 87,500 miles

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

Central exhaust box deteriorating

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

surface corrosion various places under vehicle

Pass 11 Sep 2019 86,843 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Sep 2019 86,832 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 84,378 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement deteriorated but not excessive play at this time (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside headlamp beam pattern deteriorating

cannot see brake pads clearly to assess wear

non standard rear suspension fitted (air assistance)

Fail 5 Sep 2018 84,357 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn debonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement deteriorated but not excessive play at this time (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside headlamp beam pattern deteriorating

cannot see brake pads clearly to assess wear

non standard rear suspension fitted (air assistance)

Pass 6 Sep 2017 82,835 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush both sides debonding slightly but play is not yet excessive ...advise replace soon (2.5.B.2b)

Rear non standard rear suspension fitted (air assisters)

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

Fail 30 Aug 2017 82,835 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush both sides debonding slightly but play is not yet excessive ...advise replace soon (2.5.B.2b)

Rear non standard rear suspension fitted (air assisters)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 79,931 miles

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

Rear Exhaust Slightly Coroded

Pass 11 Sep 2015 78,415 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front wishbones rearmost bushes deteriorating (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust box corroded

exhaust hangers deteriorated / hanging on safety straps

Fail 4 Sep 2015 78,415 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front wishbones rearmost bushes deteriorating (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust box corroded

exhaust hangers deteriorated / hanging on safety straps

Fail 8 Sep 2014 73,875 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

centre exhaust corroded

centre exhaust hangers deteriorating (held by safety straps at this time)

slight drag nsf brake

Pass 8 Sep 2014 73,875 miles

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

centre exhaust corroded

centre exhaust hangers deteriorating (held by safety straps at this time)

slight drag nsf brake

Pass 5 Sep 2013 70,476 miles

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

corrosion to exhaust silencer outer casing

Fail 5 Sep 2013 70,475 miles

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

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

corrosion to exhaust silencer outer casing

Pass 10 Sep 2012 57,940 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 57,881 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 43,681 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 LXN is a 2008 Citroen Relay in Blue with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 LXN, 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 LXN registered?

MD08 LXN is a 2008 Citroen Relay, first registered on 25 August 2008.

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