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NJ58 JVR

2008 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

131,701 mi
Last recorded131,701 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Relay99,132 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ58 JVR
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 131,701 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2025 124,824 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2024 117,799 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2023 110,215 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2022 105,927 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 100,792 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2020 94,715 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 21 Mar 2020 94,715 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 9 Mar 2019 84,135 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 78,596 miles

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

Oil leak ()

deterioration of exhaust system back box

Pass 1 Apr 2017 72,229 miles

deterioration of exhaust system back box

oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2016 63,448 miles

Both rear brakes slightly binding

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)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 57,404 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 35,035 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 34,169 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine management light on

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

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 29 Aug 2012 28,015 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 29 Aug 2012 28,015 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 1 Sep 2011 20,925 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front discs worn

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nuts securing wood to flat back loose

Rear brakes approx 60% worn

Pass 1 Sep 2011 20,925 miles

Front discs worn

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nuts securing wood to flat back loose

Rear brakes approx 60% 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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NJ58 JVR is a 2008 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 NJ58 JVR, 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 NJ58 JVR registered?

NJ58 JVR is a 2008 Citroen Relay, first registered on 5 September 2008.

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