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MJI 1160

2008 Citroen Relay

Silver Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

185,956 mi
Last recorded185,956 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Relay99,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJI 1160
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 185,956 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 178,383 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 170,529 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 162,573 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2022 162,524 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 151,308 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S AND O/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside CENTRAL INNER SILL SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 138,201 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2020 138,201 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 127,623 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 127,623 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 119,174 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 112,297 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit ALL 4 TYRES JUSTLEGAL AT TIME OF TEST (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Oct 2017 112,297 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit ALL 4 TYRES JUSTLEGAL AT TIME OF TEST (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 104,501 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 89,190 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outside edge slitghtly

Fail 20 Oct 2015 88,880 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust box outer cover in poor condition

n/s/f tyre worn on outside edge slitghtly

Pass 21 Oct 2014 74,036 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 74,036 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 Nov 2013 59,977 miles

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

both front door mirrors outer covers slightly damaged

exhaust box outer cover in poor condition / deteriated

o/s/f tyre worn close to wear bars

Fail 14 Nov 2013 59,977 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

both front door mirrors outer covers slightly damaged

exhaust box outer cover in poor condition / deteriated

o/s/f tyre worn close to wear bars

Pass 8 Nov 2012 47,896 miles

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

rear silencer in poor condition

slight damage to n/s of vehicle

Pass 10 Nov 2011 35,763 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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MJI 1160 is a 2008 Citroen Relay in Silver with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 MJI 1160, 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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MJI 1160 is a 2008 Citroen Relay, first registered on 28 November 2008.

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