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OU08 YKD

2008 Citroen Relay

Silver Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

201,514 mi
Last recorded201,514 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Relay99,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU08 YKD
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 201,514 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 23 Oct 2024 199,516 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Oct 2024 199,487 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2023 194,337 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Oct 2023 194,337 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 186,147 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2022 186,088 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 176,953 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 172,540 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 161,725 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

centre brake light not working

rear just for dinning

Fail 28 Mar 2019 161,695 miles

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

Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

centre brake light not working

Pass 29 Mar 2018 159,898 miles

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

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Mar 2018 159,898 miles

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

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Mar 2018 159,893 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. n/s and o/s (4.1.A.1a)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s lower arms rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 153,770 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 153,770 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside front side marker not working

Pass 9 Oct 2015 133,432 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 133,432 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 108,520 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2014 108,520 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

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

nearside side marker light not working

offside side marker light not working

Pass 11 Oct 2013 88,399 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 87,054 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

none obligatory o/s rear lamp inoperative

Fail 9 Jul 2013 87,053 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

none obligatory o/s rear lamp inoperative

Pass 6 Jul 2012 70,856 miles

Offside body slightly damaged

Offside rear upper light unit defectibe

Offside rear, rear facing seats, seat one seatbelt stork locking mechanism cover missing

Pass 7 Jul 2011 51,938 miles

n/side grab bar top bolts missing

o/side side running lamp missing

rear seats not fitted

Fail 5 Jul 2011 51,938 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

n/side grab bar top bolts missing

o/side side running lamp missing

water in headlamp

Pass 1 Jul 2010 35,001 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 35,001 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 15,966 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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OU08 YKD is a 2008 Citroen Relay in Silver with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 OU08 YKD, 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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OU08 YKD is a 2008 Citroen Relay, first registered on 29 July 2008.

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