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OY08 AVC

2008 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

105,767 mi
Last recorded105,767 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen Relay99,132 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY08 AVC
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2023 105,767 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2023 105,758 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 97,300 miles

Central Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Mar 2022 97,294 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Central Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 88,230 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2021 88,230 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Feb 2020 78,966 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2020 78,963 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 68,913 miles

front number plate damage

Pass 5 Mar 2018 58,952 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine light on

rear exhaust box rusted & slight blows

Pass 2 Mar 2017 47,410 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine light on

under body wet

Fail 1 Mar 2017 47,407 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine light on

under body wet

Pass 22 Feb 2016 37,180 miles

engine light on

mot test carried out in wet conditions unable to check for leaks

Fail 22 Feb 2016 37,180 miles

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

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

engine light on

mot test carried out in wet conditions unable to check for leaks

Pass 12 Feb 2015 32,568 miles

engine light on

n/s/f shock damp

Fail 11 Feb 2015 32,566 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

center exhaust hanger broken

engine light on

n/s/f shock damp

Pass 17 Feb 2014 27,230 miles

o/s/f tyre cut on tyre but not deep enough to reach cordes

o/s/f water in head lamp

rear exhaust box outer skin peeling off

Pass 27 Feb 2013 22,331 miles

engine light on

o/s/f water in head light

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 28 Feb 2012 17,051 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 23 Feb 2011 12,198 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 12,198 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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OY08 AVC is a 2008 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 OY08 AVC, 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 OY08 AVC registered?

OY08 AVC is a 2008 Citroen Relay, first registered on 3 March 2008.

Is OY08 AVC safe to buy?

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