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MK08 FXL

2008 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2019
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

128,726 mi
Last recorded128,726 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2018
Typical for 2008 Citroen Relay99,132 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK08 FXL
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2018 128,726 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 128,726 miles

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 120,301 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 120,301 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front position lamp(s) not working BOTH (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 May 2016 113,117 miles

exhaust blowing at manifold

Fail 12 May 2016 113,117 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust blowing at manifold

Pass 7 May 2015 103,605 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 May 2015 103,605 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 91,371 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 19 Mar 2014 91,371 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 16 Apr 2013 79,465 miles

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

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside seat belt mechanism noisey

Pass 16 Apr 2013 79,465 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside seat belt mechanism noisey

Fail 13 Jan 2012 66,901 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 66,901 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 55,764 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

nearside mirror glass damaged

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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MK08 FXL is a 2008 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 MK08 FXL, 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 MK08 FXL registered?

MK08 FXL is a 2008 Citroen Relay, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is MK08 FXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK08 FXL shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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