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N3 CHD

2008 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2023
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

150,490 mi
Last recorded150,490 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen Relay99,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN3 CHD
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 1 Nov 2023 150,490 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure flexi coupling leaking/insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp indicators/reverse/brake lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed sliding door (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside handbrake cable corroded/outer casing

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

Offside headlamp weak pattern

Rear leaf springs heavily corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2022 144,928 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear leaf springs corroded

Fail 24 Oct 2022 144,916 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear leaf springs corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2021 137,302 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Oct 2021 137,297 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Stop lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 128,004 miles

Both headlamps deteriorated

Fail 5 Oct 2020 127,998 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Both headlamps deteriorated

Pass 1 Oct 2019 119,563 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 225/75R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 225/75R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Various suspension components corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2019 119,559 miles

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 225/75R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 225/75R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Various suspension components corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2018 108,476 miles

rear suspension leaf springs corroding

Fail 8 Oct 2018 108,475 miles

Exhaust system insecure silencer & cat mountings split (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

engine management light on

nearside front hub,wheel ,caliper,etc covered in c.v.grease

rear suspension leaf springs corroding

Pass 24 Oct 2017 97,410 miles

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

O/S/R tyre cracking

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 85,361 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Oct 2016 85,293 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 74,439 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside marker lights inop

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

Fail 26 Oct 2015 74,439 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside marker lights inop

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 74,190 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2015 74,186 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 52,819 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 40,250 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 40,186 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 29,860 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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N3 CHD is a 2008 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 N3 CHD, 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 N3 CHD registered?

N3 CHD is a 2008 Citroen Relay, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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