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OV08 LBL

2008 Citroen Relay

Silver Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

113,078 mi
Last recorded113,078 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Relay99,132 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV08 LBL
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 113,078 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 May 2025 113,058 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear silencer deteriorated

Under body corrosion

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 112,998 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Surface rust underside.

Pass 22 Nov 2022 112,886 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 3 Dec 2021 112,785 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 112,648 miles

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

emissions limit just met

sump corroded

Fail 23 Nov 2020 112,587 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust rear box deteriorated

Pass 4 Dec 2019 112,335 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 111,624 miles

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

Offside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage hose and rack have seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

service brake efficiency only just met

Fail 26 Nov 2018 111,608 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage hose and rack have seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

service brake efficiency only just met

Pass 30 Nov 2017 109,788 miles

exhaust silencer starting to deteriorate

Pass 1 Dec 2016 108,706 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 104,246 miles

Various Underbody Wiring Damaged (chewed through)

Fail 27 Oct 2015 104,246 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Middle Support Rubber Broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Various Underbody Wiring Damaged (chewed through)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 94,567 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 71,126 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 58,161 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 41,515 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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OV08 LBL is a 2008 Citroen Relay in Silver with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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

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