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NH08 OBU

2008 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,831 mi
Last recorded116,831 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Relay99,132 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH08 OBU
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 116,831 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin discs worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

various body, steering and suspension components corroded but notyet weakened ( sills, underside of body , shock absorbers ect)

Pass 4 Mar 2025 115,953 miles

2xfront wiper blades torn at end, but still clearing screen ok

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

Exhaust silencer slightly loose outer skin coming detached (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

OSF washer jet misaligned, but still provides enough fluid

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 4 Mar 2025 115,953 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))

2xfront wiper blades torn at end, but still clearing screen ok

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

Exhaust silencer slightly loose outer skin coming detached (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

OSF washer jet misaligned, but still provides enough fluid

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 114,732 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Water ingress and general degradation affecting lens clarity (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Water ingress and general degradation affecting lens clarity (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear loading doors "partially" insecure, due to inoperative lower catch

Pass 22 Mar 2023 110,436 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Gearbox mount (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 104,280 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 Mar 2022 104,276 miles

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

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

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Mar 2021 98,785 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 92,966 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Mar 2020 92,966 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 80,927 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 73,911 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2017 73,911 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 58,437 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 49,443 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2013 41,196 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 40,383 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 30,819 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 22,261 miles

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

Front brake discs worn

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 discs lipped - pads approxx 55% worn

Fail 29 Jun 2011 22,261 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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 discs lipped - pads approxx 55% worn

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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NH08 OBU is a 2008 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NH08 OBU, 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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NH08 OBU is a 2008 Citroen Relay, first registered on 22 July 2008.

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