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OO08 MSC

2008 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

117,977 mi
Last recorded117,977 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Relay99,132 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOO08 MSC
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 117,977 miles

Nearside Rear spring weak

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front exhaust flexy joint cracked

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

Offside Front Inner wing and strut mount has surface corrosion

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

Offside Rear spring weak

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

Rear exhaust box corroded and holed

front subframe has surface corrosion

Fail 14 Apr 2026 117,977 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front exhaust flexy joint cracked

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

Nearside Rear spring weak

Offside Front Inner wing and strut mount has surface corrosion

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

Offside Rear spring weak

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

Rear exhaust box corroded and holed

front subframe has surface corrosion

Fail 30 Jun 2025 117,959 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust blow on back box (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure brackets broken on rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both headlamps deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp light cluster electrical fault between all lights on cluster (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both inoperative (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Both inner sills corroded

Coil spring corroded Both front springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat broken on front weld has a slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened air bag suspension system fitted and mounts replace 'U' bolts for leaf springs (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Offside Reverse light inoperative

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

all rear leaf springs corroded

knocking noise coming from g/box area

Pass 7 May 2024 117,243 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2023 116,413 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2023 116,413 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2022 115,374 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 7 Apr 2022 115,374 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 12 May 2021 114,686 miles

EML on

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

Fail 12 May 2021 114,686 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

EML on

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 110,641 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2019 110,619 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 100,948 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside check strap worn

Offside drive shaft seal leaking

Fail 6 Apr 2018 100,948 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside check strap worn

Offside drive shaft seal leaking

Pass 11 Apr 2017 90,033 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both n/s/f and o/s/f top suspension mounts stiff

Pass 7 Apr 2016 77,728 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 77,728 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 64,945 miles

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

Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 55,526 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

centre silencer rubber partially split

Fail 20 Mar 2014 55,526 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

centre silencer rubber partially split

Pass 10 Apr 2013 47,485 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 32,153 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 21,735 miles

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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OO08 MSC 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 60.9%.

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 OO08 MSC, 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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OO08 MSC is a 2008 Citroen Relay, first registered on 12 April 2008.

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