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OV08 LAO

2008 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2178cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

103,444 mi
Last recorded103,444 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Relay99,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV08 LAO
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,178cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 103,444 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 23 May 2024 102,399 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 102,014 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front door step corroded

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 100,289 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to nsr (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 9 Dec 2021 100,285 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to nsr (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 98,707 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Nov 2020 98,707 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 May 2019 94,630 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2018 87,571 miles

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)

Fail 3 May 2018 87,569 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector more than 50% obscured (1.5.1b)

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

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

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)

Pass 16 May 2017 80,049 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 80,049 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 18 May 2016 70,173 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 70,173 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2015 60,010 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 59,790 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Side repeater obviously incorrectly positioned (1.4.A.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 May 2014 49,689 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 49,677 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2013 41,500 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 34,026 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 May 2012 34,026 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 26,586 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 26,584 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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OV08 LAO is a 2008 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,178cc 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 OV08 LAO, 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 OV08 LAO registered?

OV08 LAO is a 2008 Citroen Relay, first registered on 15 May 2008.

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