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MK08 SEY

2008 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2178cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

127,807 mi
Last recorded127,807 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen Relay99,132 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK08 SEY
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,178cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2021 127,807 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe missing (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Nov 2021 127,807 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm below limit (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 112,364 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 24 Sep 2020 112,364 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 102,378 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 102,378 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front exhaust dpf with manifold damaged, emissions not tested

Pass 10 Jul 2018 90,178 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 89,627 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 89,563 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 88,083 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 87,535 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 87,196 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear silencer rubber hanger broken but exhaust still supported

spare wheel missing

Pass 12 Jul 2013 86,044 miles

n/s rear exhaust rubb er split

Fail 14 Jul 2012 79,737 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2012 79,737 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 70,008 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 69,924 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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 SEY is a 2008 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,178cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SEY, 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 SEY registered?

MK08 SEY is a 2008 Citroen Relay, first registered on 26 March 2008.

Is MK08 SEY safe to buy?

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