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N21 CBP

2008 Citroen Relay

Blue Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,556 mi
Last recorded114,556 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Relay99,132 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN21 CBP
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 114,556 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

vehicle underseal

Fail 7 Nov 2025 114,554 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 113,555 miles

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear handbrake needs adjustment

Pass 29 Sep 2023 112,201 miles

Nearside n/s cab step corroded (not structual and not near prescibed areas)

Fail 20 Sep 2023 112,021 miles

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

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside n/s cab step corroded (not structual and not near prescibed areas)

Pass 24 Oct 2022 110,826 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2022 110,811 miles

Central Front Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage on top off steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

both front brake flexible pipes poorly fitted

surface rust on under side mainly n/s step

Pass 23 Sep 2021 108,782 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 21 Sep 2021 108,782 miles

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

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 108,590 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2020 108,590 miles

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

Outline marker lamp missing all front and rear (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer constant velocity joint boot damaged but still prevents ingress of dirt

silencer rubbers ineffective but silencer still secure

Pass 16 Sep 2019 108,331 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 108,331 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 107,896 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 98,978 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

both rear tyres deteriorated

both side repeaters damaged

centre seat belt missing

Fail 18 Sep 2017 98,978 miles

Nearside Rear Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position lower catch not working (6.4.1)

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

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

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

both rear tyres deteriorated

both side repeaters damaged

centre seat belt missing

Pass 23 Sep 2016 83,690 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 25% (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 30% (3.7.B.5b)

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 71,825 miles

EXHAUST CRACKED AT FRONT PIPE

EXHAUST SILENCER DETERIORATED

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 61,509 miles

exhaust system slightly corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2013 51,339 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

vehicle fully laden

Pass 12 Apr 2012 35,359 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)

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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N21 CBP is a 2008 Citroen Relay in Blue with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N21 CBP, 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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N21 CBP is a 2008 Citroen Relay, first registered on 8 October 2008.

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