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NL58 JYW

2008 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,745 mi
Last recorded101,745 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Relay99,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL58 JYW
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 101,745 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2025 101,012 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced OSF outer sill corroded but not seriously weakened on repaired area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2024 99,531 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion under vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2024 99,529 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion under vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 97,697 miles

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

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

gearbox oil leak

park brake travel high

power steering rack damp

Fail 12 Apr 2023 97,697 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

gearbox oil leak

park brake travel high

power steering rack damp

Pass 1 Apr 2022 95,707 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2022 95,706 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/70/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2021 93,281 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Rear silencer outer skin corroded

surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

Fail 29 Mar 2021 93,272 miles

Central Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Rear silencer outer skin corroded

surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 25 Mar 2020 91,351 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 87,595 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 87,554 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 84,172 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 84,171 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

wipers poor effort

Pass 5 Jan 2017 77,142 miles

os mirror repair tape

Pass 2 Dec 2015 65,850 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 51,996 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 34,527 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 34,346 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust corroded

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Oct 2012 27,622 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s mirror body damaged

Fail 11 Oct 2012 27,622 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s mirror body damaged

Fail 12 Oct 2011 20,990 miles

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

Front brake discs worn

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

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

Rear brake discs & pads approx 65% worn

Pass 12 Oct 2011 20,990 miles

Front brake discs worn

Rear brake discs & pads approx 65% 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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NL58 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 66.7%.

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 NL58 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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NL58 JYW is a 2008 Citroen Relay, first registered on 15 October 2008.

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