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NH08 OCE

2008 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2024
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

113,204 mi
Last recorded113,204 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen Relay99,132 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2023 113,204 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2023 109,741 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 102,098 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2022 102,098 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fail 7 Oct 2022 100,980 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Oct 2021 90,676 miles

fuel leak

oil leak

Fail 28 Oct 2021 90,676 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

fuel leak

oil leak

Pass 15 Dec 2020 84,926 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2020 84,926 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Steering system excessively rough offside strut top bearing (2.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 84,915 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 84,912 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp All lamps (4.2.3 (c))

Service brake excessively binding Both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Dec 2017 77,640 miles

Handbrake lever distorted

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 28 Dec 2017 77,640 miles

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both front (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Coolant low

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Handbrake lever distorted

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak ()

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 60,006 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 46,412 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 46,412 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 43,808 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 29,345 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jul 2012 23,959 miles

Rear brake discs & pads approx 70% worn

Fail 4 Jul 2012 23,959 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake discs & pads approx 70% worn

Pass 1 Jul 2011 18,624 miles

Front brake discs worn

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Rear brake discs slightly lipped

Fail 1 Jul 2011 18,624 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake discs worn

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear brake discs slightly lipped

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 OCE 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 NH08 OCE, 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 OCE is a 2008 Citroen Relay, first registered on 23 July 2008.

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