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NJ58 OFR

2008 Citroen Relay

Black Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

175,635 mi
Last recorded175,635 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Relay99,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ58 OFR
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 175,635 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2025 174,137 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2025 174,136 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2024 172,465 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 168,937 miles
Fail 2 May 2023 168,937 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2022 166,193 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 164,312 miles
Pass 1 May 2020 163,428 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2020 163,409 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. 215 (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. 225 (5.2.3 (b))

Central Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) insecure (4.3.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2017 161,473 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit slight wear + tread perishing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 22 Mar 2017 161,473 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit slight wear + tread perishing (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

major oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2016 143,802 miles

Parking brake lever modified, but not inappropriately (3.1.8)

nails in both rear tyres

Fail 29 Mar 2016 143,799 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi section (7.1.2)

Fuel system component leaking eng area (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced condensation (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever modified, but not inappropriately (3.1.8)

nails in both rear tyres

Pass 13 Mar 2015 120,865 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

reverse lamps inop

Fail 6 Mar 2015 120,865 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

reverse lamps inop

Pass 11 Mar 2014 38,692 miles

exhaust deterioration

Fail 10 Mar 2014 38,692 miles

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

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

centre brake light not fully illuminated

exhaust deterioration

Pass 6 Aug 2013 38,276 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

drivers side window switch loose

Pass 19 Sep 2012 32,733 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s/f tyre worn unevenly

Fail 19 Sep 2012 32,733 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s/f tyre worn unevenly

Fail 16 Sep 2011 24,813 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 24,813 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 OFR is a 2008 Citroen Relay in Black with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 OFR, 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 OFR registered?

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

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