CarVerify

Free Car Check

PE08 RCZ

2008 Citroen Relay

Blue Diesel 2198cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

195,201 mi
Last recorded195,201 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Relay99,132 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE08 RCZ
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 195,201 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 191,150 miles

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

Fail 24 Dec 2024 191,069 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2023 188,354 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2023 188,350 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust down pipe broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2023 185,951 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 179,831 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2021 179,828 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 177,160 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured wing mirror (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

offside front wing mirror indicator lens broken

Pass 13 Jun 2019 171,063 miles

corrosion in exhaust box

exhaust box mounts worn on offside of main exhaust box

power steering leak -limited vision

Pass 26 Jul 2018 166,935 miles

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust box rubbers perished (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 16 Jul 2018 166,923 miles

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

Power steering component leaking steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust box rubbers perished (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 166,413 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 15 Jul 2017 166,403 miles

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

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 165,856 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 165,856 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 165,516 miles

condensation n/s headlight

n/s/f shock absorber damp

rear exhaust box surface corrosion

Fail 17 Jul 2015 165,496 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

condensation n/s headlight

n/s/f shock absorber damp

rear exhaust box surface corrosion

Pass 14 Jul 2014 161,775 miles

front brakes slightly out of balance

o/s/r handbrake weaker than n/s/r

Fail 10 Jul 2014 161,764 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

front brakes slightly out of balance

o/s/r handbrake weaker than n/s/r

Pass 7 Mar 2013 148,778 miles

front number plate cracked

Fail 28 Feb 2013 148,466 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

brake discs worn

front number plate cracked

Pass 3 Mar 2012 121,656 miles

condensation in n/s/f headlamp

exhaust rubbers split

front number plate cracked

Fail 29 Feb 2012 121,635 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust rubbers split

front number plate cracked

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

condensation in n/s/f headlamp

Pass 1 Mar 2011 89,786 miles

50% of high level stop light inoperative

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both mirror indicator outer lens damaged

front tyre treads on 3mm in centre

rear brake pads appear to be getting low

Fail 1 Mar 2011 89,786 miles

50% of high level stop light inoperative

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both mirror indicator outer lens damaged

front tyre treads on 3mm in centre

rear brake pads appear to be getting low

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
Full Citroen Relay reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

PE08 RCZ is a 2008 Citroen Relay in Blue with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 PE08 RCZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of PE08 RCZ?

You can check the full history of PE08 RCZ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was PE08 RCZ registered?

PE08 RCZ is a 2008 Citroen Relay, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is PE08 RCZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE08 RCZ shows 26 tests with a 57.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PE08 RCZ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on PE08 RCZ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.