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MP08 DOG

2008 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2178cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

106,475 mi
Last recorded106,475 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen Relay99,132 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMP08 DOG
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,178cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2023 106,475 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 3 Feb 2023 106,463 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 16 Feb 2022 102,256 miles

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 27 Feb 2021 98,183 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 94,338 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 94,285 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Central Exhaust silencer likely to become detached outer skin (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

registration plate lamps dim

windscreen washers weak

drivers seat adjuster in poor condition only just acceptable recommend repair

Pass 20 Feb 2019 90,221 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect slightly damp (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 81,952 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 81,938 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 76,208 miles

rear silencer slightly corroded

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm back bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Feb 2017 76,177 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both front (3.5.1g)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm back bushes (2.4.G.2)

rear silencer slightly corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2016 67,385 miles

rear exhaust section slightly corroded

Fail 27 Feb 2016 67,385 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

rear exhaust section slightly corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2015 56,315 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 49,855 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 46,406 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 46,406 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 May 2012 39,111 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 39,110 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

oil warning light flashing, customer advised electrical fault

Pass 10 May 2011 28,119 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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MP08 DOG is a 2008 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,178cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 MP08 DOG, 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 MP08 DOG registered?

MP08 DOG is a 2008 Citroen Relay, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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