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NM08 VVW

2008 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

79,865 mi
Last recorded79,865 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Relay99,132 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNM08 VVW
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 79,865 miles

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

exhuast box corroded

Fail 21 Mar 2026 79,865 miles

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour mirror side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

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

exhuast box corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2025 79,057 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 77,359 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2024 77,359 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 75,204 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 74,196 miles

exhaust silencer outer skin badly corroded

Pass 24 Dec 2020 72,716 miles

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

centre exhaust silencer outer skin badly corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2015 67,356 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 67,356 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 29 Apr 2015 63,861 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front wipers smeary

Pass 13 Oct 2014 56,716 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 38,426 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Aug 2012 30,801 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 9 Aug 2012 30,801 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 24,147 miles

Front brake discs worn

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear discs & pads approx 60% worn

Fail 16 Aug 2011 24,147 miles

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

Front brake discs worn

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear discs & pads approx 60% 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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NM08 VVW is a 2008 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 NM08 VVW, 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 NM08 VVW registered?

NM08 VVW is a 2008 Citroen Relay, first registered on 20 August 2008.

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