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NM08 WBF

2008 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

63,471 mi
Last recorded63,471 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Relay99,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 63,471 miles

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Multiple components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Multiple components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Multiple areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Front and Rear Nearside and Offside (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicle underbody and structure showing signs of advanced corrosion

Pass 23 Jun 2025 63,240 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2025 63,240 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2024 62,560 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2024 62,560 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2023 62,021 miles

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

both rear tyres badly perished

Pass 17 Nov 2021 61,626 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 60,949 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

exhaust deteriorating

rear bump stops deteriorating

Fail 30 Sep 2020 60,919 miles

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

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

Exhaust deteriorating

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

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

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear bumpstops deteriorating

Pass 17 Aug 2019 60,459 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2019 60,454 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 60,248 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2018 60,240 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 58,903 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2017 58,886 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 107,734 miles

Nearside Rear tyre side wall cracked

light malfuction lamp on

Fail 25 Jul 2016 107,723 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear tyre side wall cracked

light malfuction lamp on

Pass 8 Feb 2016 56,535 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop worn

Offside Rear bump stop worn

Offside wing mirror indicator lens missing (still flashing yellow)

Fail 28 Nov 2014 49,197 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 49,197 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 42,540 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 40,374 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Aug 2013 40,374 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jul 2012 33,235 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 33,235 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 25,075 miles

3 exhaust rubbers split

Front discs worn - pads approx 4mm

Rear brake discs lipped

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 WBF is a 2008 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 NM08 WBF, 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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NM08 WBF is a 2008 Citroen Relay, first registered on 30 July 2008.

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