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NM08 VVZ

2008 Citroen Relay

Brown Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

57,201 mi
Last recorded57,201 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Relay99,132 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNM08 VVZ
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 57,201 miles

surface rust on under side of van

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

Pass 5 Sep 2024 57,126 miles

signs of corrosion underside of vehicle

Pass 5 Sep 2023 56,944 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 56,741 miles

slight bind on o/s/f wheel

Pass 2 Sep 2021 56,595 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 56,136 miles

O/S/F BRAKE BINDING

Pass 5 Sep 2019 54,961 miles

slight corrosion to exhaust silencer

slight corrosion to sump

Pass 4 Sep 2018 53,435 miles

Exhaust box corroded and skin starting to come off

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 4 Sep 2018 53,434 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Exhaust box corroded and skin starting to come off

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 52,462 miles

Both rear tyres perished & cracked but cords not visible - date stamp 2008

Central Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front OSF top LED marker lamp not working

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak oil pressure switch above oil filter ()

Pass 4 Jul 2016 48,644 miles

both rear tyres have cracks in sidewall

Fail 4 Jul 2016 48,644 miles

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)

both rear tyres have cracks in sidewall

Pass 1 Jul 2015 41,634 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 34,118 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 33,688 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 26 Jul 2012 25,964 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 26 Jul 2012 25,964 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 18,566 miles

2 exhaust rubbers split

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

Front brake discs worn

Front wipers poor

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

Offside front washer jet poor

Rear discs & pads 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 VVZ is a 2008 Citroen Relay in Brown with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VVZ, 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 VVZ registered?

NM08 VVZ is a 2008 Citroen Relay, first registered on 12 August 2008.

Is NM08 VVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for NM08 VVZ shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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