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MJ08 MSV

2008 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

84,662 mi
Last recorded84,662 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2017
Typical for 2008 Citroen Relay99,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ08 MSV
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2017 84,662 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring slipper slightly worn (2.4.B.5)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring slipper slightly worn (2.4.B.5)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

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

exhaust deteriorated

rear suspension sitting on bump stops

rear tipper body cross members corroded and dropped down over frame

Fail 12 Jun 2017 84,592 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring slipper slightly worn (2.4.B.5)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring slipper slightly worn (2.4.B.5)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

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

exhaust deteriorated

rear suspension sitting on bump stops

rear tipper body cross members corroded and dropped down over frame

Pass 18 Jun 2016 65,216 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

exhaust deteriorated

offside front tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged

offside rear tyre has a slight bulge on inner sidewall

Fail 17 Jun 2016 65,214 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

exhaust deteriorated

offside front tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged

offside rear tyre has a slight bulge on inner sidewall

Pass 4 Jun 2015 54,537 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 47,683 miles

Exhaust silenser box is corroded

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/f tyre side wall is scuffed

o/s/r and o/s/f tyre side walls are scuffed

Pass 8 Jul 2013 41,411 miles

O/S washer jets could do with adjusting.

Outer casing on exhaust silencer corroded and holed.

Trim missing N/S under filler flap.

Fail 8 Jul 2013 41,411 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

N/S/F & O/S/F door stays have loose bolts allowing movement.

O/S washer jets could do with adjusting.

Outer casing on exhaust silencer corroded and holed.

Trim missing N/S under filler flap.

Pass 5 Jul 2012 30,229 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 23,796 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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MJ08 MSV is a 2008 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MJ08 MSV, 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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MJ08 MSV is a 2008 Citroen Relay, first registered on 14 August 2008.

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