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NJ58 JYW

2008 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

72,518 mi
Last recorded72,518 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Relay99,132 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 72,518 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2024 71,571 miles

Central Exhaust Heat Shield In Poor Condition

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 4 Nov 2024 71,565 miles

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced No Image (4.1.4 (b))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Central Exhaust Heat Shield In Poor Condition

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 66,998 miles

exhaust box corroded

Fail 23 Oct 2023 66,757 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

exhaust box corroded

headlight lenses faded

Pass 22 Nov 2022 57,503 miles

both headlight lenses faded

exhaust rear box corroded

Fail 18 Nov 2022 57,477 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both headlight lenses faded

exhaust rear box corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2021 54,459 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2020 50,708 miles

Nearside door mirror in poor condition

exhaust box corroded

Fail 13 Nov 2020 50,704 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside door mirror in poor condition

exhaust box corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2019 48,094 miles

Rear Exhaust Box Corroded

Fail 28 Oct 2019 48,090 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust Box Corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2018 43,972 miles

Rear Exhaust Box outer cover corroded/ loose

Pass 27 Oct 2017 40,179 miles

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)

rear brake pads wearing thin

Fail 19 Oct 2017 40,103 miles

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

Nearside front brake application uneven lazy (3.7.B.2)

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

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)

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 27 Oct 2016 36,625 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 36,542 miles

Rear Lower Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position catch not locking (6.4.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 32,716 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 32,649 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 63% imbalance, offside lazy (3.7.B.5b)

front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 6 Oct 2014 28,403 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 25,133 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Sep 2012 20,651 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 15,154 miles

Front brake discs & pads approx 50% worn

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear brake discs & pads approx 40% worn

Fail 15 Sep 2011 15,154 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake discs & pads approx 50% worn

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Rear brake discs & pads approx 40% 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 JYW is a 2008 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 NJ58 JYW, 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 JYW registered?

NJ58 JYW is a 2008 Citroen Relay, first registered on 23 September 2008.

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