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PJ08 UKP

2008 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2018
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

248,601 mi
Last recorded248,601 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2017
Typical for 2008 Citroen Relay99,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2017 248,601 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

damage to windscreen above drivers view

exhaust front pipe rubbers missing

nearside side repeater lense missing

offside steering rack gaitor fouling electrical wire

oil warning light on

parking brake efficiency only just met

service brake efficiency only just met

slight brake bind on offside front

Fail 26 Jun 2017 248,601 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

damage to windscreen above drivers view

exhaust front pipe rubbers missing

nearside side repeater lense missing

offside steering rack gaitor fouling electrical wire

oil warning light on

parking brake efficiency only just met

service brake efficiency only just met

slight brake bind on offside front

Pass 4 Jul 2016 248,601 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

exhaust corroded

front caliper slide covers missing

front exhaust mounts missing

n/s repeater lens broken

o/s rack boot fouling wiring

o/s/f wishbone bush wear

oil light on,odometer inop

power steering poor operation

rear door lower latch inop

rear pads worn,front brakes binding,refer also prior fail/advise

rear spring eye bushes worn

screen damage

Fail 27 Jun 2016 248,601 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no pattern/low (1.8.A.1b)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle n/s load door screwed shut,no access to seatbelt prescribed area (6.2.B.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

exhaust corroded

front caliper slide covers missing

front exhaust mounts missing

n/s repeater lens broken

o/s rack boot fouling wiring

o/s/f wishbone bush wear

oil light on,odometer inop

pads worn

power steering poor operation

rear door lower latch inop

rear spring eye bushes worn

screen damage

Pass 25 Jun 2015 248,601 miles

steering heavy lock to lock

indicators faded/poor

odometer inop

rear tyres worn,unable to properly assess hubs/tyres due to bind

refer also prior fail/advise

screen damage,oil light on,n/s load door u/s

wiring fouling o/s rack boot,n/s inner c/v gaiter splitting/leaking,front wishbones rear bushes worn/seperating

Fail 25 Jun 2015 248,601 miles

Brake relay lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

indicators faded/poor

n/s handbrake low effort

odometer inop

rear tyres worn,unable to properly assess hubs/tyres due to bind

screen damage,oil light on,n/s load door u/s

steering heavy lock to lock

wiring fouling o/s rack boot,n/s inner c/v gaiter splitting/leaking,front wishbones rear bushes worn/seperating

Pass 26 Jun 2014 248,601 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Jun 2014 248,601 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 225,881 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 225,881 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 186,928 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine light on

engine noisy

power steering hose/pipe insecure

Fail 22 Jun 2012 186,658 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine light on

engine noisy

power steering hose/pipe insecure

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 UKP is a 2008 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 UKP, 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 UKP registered?

PJ08 UKP is a 2008 Citroen Relay, first registered on 3 July 2008.

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