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PE08 REU

2008 Citroen Relay

Grey Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

166,977 mi
Last recorded166,977 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen Relay99,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE08 REU
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2024 166,977 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 166,276 miles

underside corroding

Fail 10 Nov 2023 166,256 miles

Nearside Front Upper Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/end cap (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/end cap (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

various suspension components slight corrosion/brake hose ferrells/unions slight corrosion

Pass 26 Oct 2022 165,536 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear both shock absorber outer casings corroded both sides

Rear main axle beam slightly corroded

Fail 20 Oct 2022 165,518 miles

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment low reading (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear both shock absorber outer casings corroded both sides

Rear main axle beam slightly corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2021 164,084 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2021 164,078 miles

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 161,276 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 24 Jul 2020 161,251 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 31 Jul 2019 159,315 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 159,307 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 158,075 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 155,559 miles

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

Spare tyre defective ()

exhaust corroded

Fail 11 Oct 2017 155,559 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Spare tyre defective ()

exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2017 150,910 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 150,910 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' Sat Nav & reverse camera display (8.3.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 142,158 miles

Both rear tyres, sidewalls perished

Pass 26 Feb 2015 134,899 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2013 133,204 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Lower Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

water light on /oil light on

Pass 22 Mar 2012 107,614 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

vehicle presented with side door secured closed, unable to open.

Fail 20 Mar 2012 107,605 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

vehicle presented with side door secured closed, unable to open.

Pass 30 Mar 2011 80,181 miles

Center exhaust silencer rubbers split

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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PE08 REU is a 2008 Citroen Relay in Grey with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 REU, 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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PE08 REU is a 2008 Citroen Relay, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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