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PJ08 YLB

2008 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

119,879 mi
Last recorded119,879 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Relay99,132 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 119,879 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Slightly deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 Aug 2025 119,878 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Slightly deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 117,279 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front tyre starting to wear down low

Offside Lower Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear floor to sill rusted and holed but not in a prescribed area

Offside Rear tyre starting to wear down low

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 115,785 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Mirror backing and repeater damaged.

Offside Mirror backing and repeater damaged.

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2020 115,785 miles

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Exhaust system corroded.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Mirror backing and repeater damaged.

Offside Mirror backing and repeater damaged.

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 106,476 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

Offside Rear Tyre perished.

Fail 6 Feb 2019 106,476 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust system corroded.

Offside Rear Tyre perished.

Pass 31 Jan 2018 98,196 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

Fail 29 Jan 2018 98,107 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 system corroded.

Pass 30 Jan 2017 90,067 miles

Exhaust slightly corroded.

Pass 1 Feb 2016 81,854 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has slight cut in outside edge.

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly perished on outside edge.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Jan 2016 81,833 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)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has slight cut in outside edge.

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly perished on outside edge.

Fail 27 Jan 2015 73,170 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

wiper blades split

Pass 27 Jan 2015 73,170 miles

wiper blades split

Pass 23 Jan 2014 64,844 miles

Exhaust rear box starting to corrode, showing minor leak of condensation.

NSR sidewall scuffed

Pass 3 May 2013 62,985 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 May 2012 56,530 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 48,115 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 48,111 miles

Centre Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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 YLB is a 2008 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 YLB, 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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PJ08 YLB is a 2008 Citroen Relay, first registered on 15 May 2008.

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