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PJ08 NLN

2008 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

163,209 mi
Last recorded163,209 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Relay99,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 163,209 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2024 153,205 miles

Exhaust mounting defective various rubber mounts deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front brakes pad warning light sensor wire snapped but brakes look ok

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 138,515 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 120,079 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 104,246 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2021 103,889 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect vehicle riding on bump stop at rear (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 88,309 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 69,076 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 41,608 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 41,608 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jun 2017 40,981 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 39,230 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 37,055 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 35,331 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 33,073 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 31,186 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 27,048 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 NLN is a 2008 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NLN, 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 NLN registered?

PJ08 NLN is a 2008 Citroen Relay, first registered on 17 June 2008.

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