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PE08 VEP

2008 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

132,803 mi
Last recorded132,803 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Relay99,132 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE08 VEP
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 132,803 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 15 Jun 2026 132,778 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended row 1 (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged row 2 (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2025 130,432 miles

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

engine mil on

Fail 24 Jul 2025 130,431 miles

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

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

engine mil on

Fail 17 Jun 2025 130,421 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Row 3 (7.1.2 (d))

Front Tyre over ten years old is fitted to a front axle of a bus or coach Both sides (5.2.3 (m)) DANGEROUS

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

MIL illuminated.

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

Pass 4 Jul 2024 127,453 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rubbers split (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust outer skin badly corroded.

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides front and nearside rear perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Jun 2024 127,440 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Emergency exit door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (9.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust mounting defective Rubbers split (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust outer skin badly corroded.

MIL illuminated.

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides front and nearside rear perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 125,053 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides front and nearside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Jul 2023 125,029 miles

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

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides front and nearside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 123,196 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2022 123,184 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended REARMOST (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords ALSO ALMOST 10 YEARS OLS ON A SINGLE WHEEL POSITION (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel BOTH SIDES (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2022 123,169 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended single seat (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake inoperative on one side Nearside and offside (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre fitted to a bus or coach is close to ten years old dated 2012 on the 42nd week (5.2.3 (m))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 119,590 miles

Nearside mirror unit damaged but secure

Offside Rear Tyre fitted to a bus or coach is close to ten years old dated 2012 (5.2.3 (m))

Fail 10 Sep 2021 119,589 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside mirror unit damaged but secure

Offside Rear Tyre fitted to a bus or coach is close to ten years old dated 2012 (5.2.3 (m))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 118,896 miles

Exhaust mounting defective all rubber mounts semi broke (6.1.2 (a))

Offside lamp unit not fully secure

Fail 11 Sep 2020 118,896 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective all rubber mounts semi broke (6.1.2 (a))

Offside lamp unit not fully secure

Pass 18 Feb 2019 110,276 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 104,643 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 98,599 miles

exhaust box corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2016 91,365 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 82,666 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 71,929 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 66,062 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 56,673 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 65,325 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 45,314 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 33,392 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 14,110 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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PE08 VEP is a 2008 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 VEP, 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 PE08 VEP registered?

PE08 VEP is a 2008 Citroen Relay, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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