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ML08 XDU

2008 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2025
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

127,219 mi
Last recorded127,219 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Relay99,132 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 7 Feb 2025 127,219 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides misty (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 116,311 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box also exhaust outer skin (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underneath in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2024 116,287 miles

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box also exhaust outer skin (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underneath in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 104,226 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box also exhaust outer skin (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Jan 2023 104,226 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box also exhaust outer skin (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 90,872 miles

Central exhaust outer skin

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

Fail 28 Jan 2022 90,872 miles

Central exhaust outer skin

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 79,849 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust outer skin

Fail 6 Feb 2021 79,754 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust outer skin

Pass 6 Feb 2020 72,491 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2020 72,491 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 71,078 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 68,813 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 9 Feb 2018 68,813 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2017 65,508 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 65,508 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 62,072 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 57,372 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 57,372 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 50,684 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 44,044 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2012 43,258 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 43,258 miles

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 29,249 miles

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

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 XDU is a 2008 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 ML08 XDU, 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 XDU is a 2008 Citroen Relay, first registered on 22 April 2008.

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