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OV08 LBN

2008 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

105,535 mi
Last recorded105,535 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Relay99,132 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV08 LBN
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 105,535 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 101,621 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 96,304 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 92,147 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 89,308 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 87,449 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 87,449 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 1 May 2019 83,072 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Constant velocity boot has slight damage

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 May 2019 83,072 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Constant velocity boot has slight damage

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2018 78,499 miles

front tyres 3mm and worn on edges

Fail 9 May 2018 78,496 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle wheel arch liner (4.1.D.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low not adjusting (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

exhaust rubber mounts perished - advise replacement

front tyres 3mm and worn on edges

offside headlamp condensated

Pass 2 May 2017 73,495 miles

front number plate damaged

offside external locker door damaged

sump pan corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2016 66,348 miles

various rubber exhaust mountings in poor condition

Pass 12 May 2015 60,987 miles

front number plate damaged

imbalance between rear brakes

wipers poor

Fail 11 May 2015 60,987 miles

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

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

front number plate damaged

imbalance between rear brakes

wipers poor

Pass 13 May 2014 57,158 miles

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

all brake discs lightly corroded

front number plate damaged

headlamp aims on lower limit

o/s/f washer jet aim poor

Pass 21 May 2013 51,230 miles

imbalance between front brakes

offside outer and nearside outer cv gaitors damp

offside rear tyre worn on edges

oil seepage at sump gasket area

Pass 22 May 2012 44,885 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 40,098 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 LBN is a 2008 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 LBN, 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 LBN registered?

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

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