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P31 RMG

2008 Citroen Relay

Black Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2025
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

69,117 mi
Last recorded69,117 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Relay99,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP31 RMG
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Fail 14 Nov 2025 69,117 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Body mount. (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure modified such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced Body mount. (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Delaminating. (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Integral body structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced Sill smart repair, incorrect welding style. (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Delaminating. (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Integral body structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced Sill smart repair, incorrect welding style. (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Engine makes laud tapping noise.

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2024 66,872 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2023 65,954 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes at joints. (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective support rubbers burst. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear shock absorber corroded.

Offside Outer sill corroded.

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear shock absorber corroded.

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

Fail 6 Jul 2023 65,954 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake performance unable to be tested leaking pipe. (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes at joints. (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective support rubbers burst. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear shock absorber corroded.

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

Offside Outer sill corroded.

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear shock absorber corroded.

Oil leak, but not excessive at engine area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 63,610 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at centre joints. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive at engine area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear shock absorbers corroded.

Fail 4 Jul 2022 63,610 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded into flexible hose. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at centre joints. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive at engine area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear shock absorbers corroded.

Pass 18 Jun 2021 59,590 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

fuel flap/cover missing

Fail 17 Jun 2021 59,590 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

fuel flap/cover missing

Pass 29 Jun 2020 57,863 miles

Exhaust tail pipe damaged/ corroded

Fail 29 Jun 2020 57,893 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure rubbers broken (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust tail pipe damaged/ corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2019 59,844 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose hanger rubbers deteriorated (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2019 59,844 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose hanger rubbers deteriorated (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2018 51,959 miles

Front ex/ flexy rattling

Fail 15 May 2018 51,959 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings steering rack (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front ex/ flexy rattling

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

borh rear indicator bulbs slightly white

Pass 9 Jun 2017 48,141 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 43,732 miles

Offside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

slight play nearside steering rack inner joint

Pass 2 Jun 2015 39,050 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 1 Jun 2015 39,050 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 May 2014 33,165 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 33,165 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 21 May 2013 21,975 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 16,118 miles
Fail 7 May 2012 16,118 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 12,200 miles

nearside and offside front brake pipes appear to be bent out of shape

x3 exhaust rubber hangers split but still supporting exhaust at present

Fail 26 Feb 2011 12,198 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside and offside front brake pipes appear to be bent out of shape

x3 exhaust rubber hangers split but still supporting exhaust at present

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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P31 RMG is a 2008 Citroen Relay in Black with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 P31 RMG, 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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P31 RMG is a 2008 Citroen Relay, first registered on 13 February 2008.

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