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PJ08 KOB

2008 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2025
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

183,858 mi
Last recorded183,858 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Relay99,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ08 KOB
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Fail 17 Jul 2025 183,858 miles

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

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

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

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

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 27 May 2025 183,585 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear inner sill corroded and holed not structural

Offside outer sill corroded and holed not structural

all under side of vehicle surface corrosion

Pass 24 May 2024 183,858 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm 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 sill corroded and holed not structural

Rear exhaust back box corroded

speedo inoperative

Fail 24 May 2024 183,858 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Mudguard insecure ()

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

Offside sill corroded and holed not structural

Rear exhaust back box corroded

speedo inoperative

Pass 27 May 2023 182,830 miles

Both rear inner sills holed

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

O/S/F outer sill corroded

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

Vehicle chassis and x members corroded

Fail 24 May 2023 182,828 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Both rear inner sills holed

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

O/S/F outer sill corroded

Paring brake performance low on N/S but O/S compensates

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

Vehicle chassis and x members corroded

Pass 25 May 2022 178,619 miles

both rear inner sills corroded and holed however not within prescribed areas

heavy corrosion forming on entire underside

Fail 25 May 2022 178,619 miles

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

both rear inner sills corroded and holed however not within prescribed areas

heavy corrosion forming on entire underside

Pass 19 May 2021 175,506 miles

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both rear leaf springs, both bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2020 171,833 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 167,734 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 167,738 miles

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

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))

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

front and rear brake discs corroded and scored

oil leak from ns drive shaft seal but not excessive

Pass 10 May 2018 158,340 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 140,369 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 140,369 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 May 2016 119,544 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 96,249 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 77,137 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 65,674 miles

exhaust mounting rubbers split

Fail 14 May 2013 65,666 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

exhaust mounting rubbers split

Pass 11 May 2012 51,068 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 51,060 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

brake pad wear indicator wire fouling wheel on n/s/f

Pass 12 May 2011 36,374 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 36,365 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 May 2010 23,283 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 7,123 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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PJ08 KOB is a 2008 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 PJ08 KOB, 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 PJ08 KOB registered?

PJ08 KOB is a 2008 Citroen Relay, first registered on 26 June 2008.

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