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MV58 ZJY

2008 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

145,844 mi
Last recorded145,844 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Relay99,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV58 ZJY
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 145,844 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under body rust

Fail 14 Apr 2026 145,844 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

under body rust

Pass 3 Mar 2025 144,448 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2025 144,448 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 144,429 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Feb 2024 144,429 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 127,635 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

both nearside and offside front suspension arm bushes deteriorated

offside rear tyre deteriorated

Fail 20 Dec 2021 127,628 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

both nearside and offside front suspension arm bushes deteriorated

offside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 21 Dec 2020 109,042 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 103,146 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2020 103,016 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 97,603 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 19 Oct 2018 97,598 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2017 92,822 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 7 Oct 2017 92,469 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported CAT cracked around a weld (7.1.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort 220 kg (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort 200 kg (3.7.B.6a)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front s appear to be low but inners can not be fully seen. (3.5.1g)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 89,541 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 86,484 miles

exhaust box peeling

Fail 7 Oct 2015 86,484 miles

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

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

exhaust box peeling

Pass 10 Oct 2014 83,673 miles

Different tyre size between front and rear axles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 79,333 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

battery light on

exhaust silencer peeling

Pass 5 Oct 2012 74,817 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2011 70,052 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 70,052 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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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MV58 ZJY is a 2008 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 MV58 ZJY, 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 MV58 ZJY registered?

MV58 ZJY is a 2008 Citroen Relay, first registered on 7 October 2008.

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