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NJ58 JVW

2008 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

212,508 mi
Last recorded212,508 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Relay99,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ58 JVW
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 212,508 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated stiff in operation (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 188,822 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2024 188,822 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2023 165,382 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2023 165,382 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 152,143 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2022 152,143 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 140,459 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2021 140,459 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front All outline marker lamps not working side marker light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 127,705 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2020 127,705 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 117,729 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Oct 2019 117,716 miles

Nearside All outline marker lamps not working middle and rear (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside All outline marker lamps not working middle and rear (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 108,945 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 108,944 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2017 99,941 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 90,572 miles

Nearside Lower Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside inner cv boot leaking grease

Offside Front wheel snug

one gearbox mounting bolt insecure

Fail 6 Oct 2016 90,572 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both side front upper (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

Nearside Lower Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside inner cv boot leaking grease

Offside Front wheel snug

one gearbox mounting bolt insecure

Pass 6 Oct 2015 79,239 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both sides front upper (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear inner tail light bulb not working

Fail 5 Oct 2015 79,239 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage mirror (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both sides front upper (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear inner tail light bulb not working

Pass 30 Sep 2014 66,390 miles

Nearside Outer Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Sep 2014 66,390 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Outer Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 55,151 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Wipers poor

Pass 26 Sep 2012 45,573 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/f tyre worn unevenly

Fail 26 Sep 2012 45,573 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/f tyre worn unevenly

Fail 27 Sep 2011 34,575 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Inner Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Inner Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Upper All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 34,575 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 JVW is a 2008 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 JVW, 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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NJ58 JVW is a 2008 Citroen Relay, first registered on 1 October 2008.

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