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OU08 YLC

2008 Citroen Relay

Silver Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

168,427 mi
Last recorded168,427 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Relay99,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 168,427 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 2 Jul 2025 168,420 miles

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

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

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 164,787 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 164,155 miles

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

corrosion to o/s/r inner sill

Fail 28 Jun 2022 164,155 miles

Nearside Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

corrosion to o/s/r inner sill

Pass 30 Jun 2021 158,979 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 154,128 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2020 154,126 miles

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

Both park brake readings are low and not locking

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 150,077 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 141,793 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 141,793 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen no paten pos bulb in wrong (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Fuel hose insecure canister hanging in dangerous place (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 133,445 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 129,817 miles

Front brakes just met limits

unable to clearly see brake pads

Pass 9 Jul 2015 121,280 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust box is in poor condition

Fail 1 Jul 2015 121,275 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust box is in poor condition

Pass 2 Dec 2014 111,714 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 97,470 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2013 97,470 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

engine lamp on

Fail 17 Jul 2013 96,656 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

o/s and n/s non oblgatory marker lights inoperative

Pass 17 Jul 2013 96,656 miles

o/s and n/s non oblgatory marker lights inoperative

Pass 12 Jul 2012 78,824 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 57,247 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 38,154 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 38,154 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 17,011 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 YLC is a 2008 Citroen Relay in Silver with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 OU08 YLC, 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 OU08 YLC registered?

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

Is OU08 YLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU08 YLC shows 25 tests with a 68% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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