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ML08 XCS

2008 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

115,136 mi
Last recorded115,136 miles
Recorded on13 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen Relay99,132 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML08 XCS
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2019 115,136 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 May 2019 115,118 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake binding slightly

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 106,130 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear mount on arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brakes binding slightly

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear mount on arm (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Mar 2018 106,130 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective Seat belt will not pull out or retract (5.2.5b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported All mount perished and splitting (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear mount on arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brakes binding slightly

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear mount on arm (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Apr 2017 96,001 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 75,805 miles

Rear top stop light works 2 lights only

nsr light lens damaged

Fail 12 Apr 2016 81,805 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear top stop light works 2 lights only

nsr light lens damaged

Pass 1 Apr 2015 72,338 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 1 Apr 2015 72,338 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 11 Apr 2014 63,166 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 63,166 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 51,772 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 51,772 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 40,311 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 33,596 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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ML08 XCS 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 60%.

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 ML08 XCS, 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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ML08 XCS is a 2008 Citroen Relay, first registered on 8 April 2008.

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