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NV08 HFF

2008 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

112,554 mi
Last recorded112,554 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Relay99,132 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV08 HFF
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 112,554 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both, corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2025 112,551 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides, corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

exhaust corroded.

Pass 18 Jul 2024 110,550 miles

Central Front exhaust flexible coupling very deteriorated

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Scarf and cross ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2024 110,550 miles

Central Front exhaust flexible coupling very deteriorated

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Scarf and cross ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 108,871 miles

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 106,827 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 106,271 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear reverse light inoperative

Fail 12 Aug 2021 106,244 miles

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear reverse light inoperative

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

Pass 1 Aug 2020 105,332 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2020 105,332 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 99,300 miles

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 11 Jul 2018 99,300 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 94,951 miles

spare wheel punctured

Pass 9 Aug 2016 90,088 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre wall perished

Fail 9 Aug 2016 90,088 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre wall perished

Pass 11 Aug 2015 81,515 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 81,515 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 73,657 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 68,815 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 61,438 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 61,437 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2011 37,461 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 37,461 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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NV08 HFF is a 2008 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 NV08 HFF, 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 NV08 HFF registered?

NV08 HFF is a 2008 Citroen Relay, first registered on 25 April 2008.

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