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NJ08 ZRY

2008 Citroen Relay

Silver Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2024
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

67,685 mi
Last recorded67,685 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen Relay99,132 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ08 ZRY
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2023 67,685 miles

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both rear lamp lenses broken but not showing incorrect colour.

offside front indicator side repeater lens broken but not showing incorrect colour.

Fail 22 Feb 2023 67,678 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Side Door (6.2.3 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps Both (4.7.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 58,883 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2022 58,882 miles

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 58,550 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Jul 2021 58,548 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2020 57,760 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 56,887 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 56,887 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jun 2018 55,911 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 55,911 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 54,487 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 53,047 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 75,018 miles

n/s mirror back broken

seat belt latch broken on 2nd rowo/s and 3rd row n/s

Fail 25 Jun 2015 74,993 miles

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

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

n/s mirror back broken

seat belt latch broken on 2nd rowo/s and 3rd row n/s

Fail 18 Jun 2014 39,597 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

front tyres starting to perish

silencer starting to deteriorate (outer skin)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 39,597 miles

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

front tyres starting to perish

silencer starting to deteriorate (outer skin)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 34,370 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 28,162 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 21 Jun 2012 28,162 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 21,677 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 21,677 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 14,183 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 14,183 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 7,319 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 7,305 miles

Nearside Passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.5.11a)

Offside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.1b)

Offside Side repeater not in good working order (not working) (1.5.1b)

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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NJ08 ZRY is a 2008 Citroen Relay in Silver with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 NJ08 ZRY, 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 NJ08 ZRY registered?

NJ08 ZRY is a 2008 Citroen Relay, first registered on 26 June 2008.

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