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NJ58 JVU

2008 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

117,774 mi
Last recorded117,774 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen Relay99,132 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ58 JVU
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2024 117,774 miles

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 109,697 miles

Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced and also corroded but not seriously weakened. (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 104,038 miles

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

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

Offside Front Mirror repeater lens missing but has no jagged edges and indicator is orange.

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Box section and outwith 30cm of any testable components. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2022 104,032 miles

Central Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross bar (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Body pillar insecure corroded (6.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Body pillar insecure corroded (6.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 99,514 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 99,514 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rearbonding (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Nov 2019 95,280 miles

Central Front exhaust box rotted

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush mounting bush worn will nead done fairly soone (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear rear spring bump stop neads replacing

Fail 27 Nov 2019 95,276 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick linings on the metal screeming on test wont lock (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick same again on steel (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front exhaust box rotted

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush mounting bush worn will nead done fairly soone (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear rear spring bump stop neads replacing

Pass 8 Nov 2018 91,789 miles

Under covers Engine covers

Pass 18 Apr 2018 86,652 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 86,652 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2017 82,540 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 82,443 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working both sides (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 75,366 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 63,018 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both nearside sidemarkers inop

Fail 10 Apr 2015 63,009 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both nearside sidemarkers inop

Pass 14 Apr 2014 47,467 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 47,467 miles

Offside Front Upper Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 46,951 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine management light on

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

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

Nearside rear tyre scrubbed

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2012 38,255 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 16 Sep 2011 28,865 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 28,865 miles

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 JVU is a 2008 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 NJ58 JVU, 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 JVU registered?

NJ58 JVU is a 2008 Citroen Relay, first registered on 25 September 2008.

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