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PJ08 YMF

2008 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2019
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

99,065 mi
Last recorded99,065 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2018
Typical for 2008 Citroen Relay99,132 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2018 99,065 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 99,050 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 93,652 miles

Nearside Front Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 24 Aug 2017 93,638 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 88,651 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 2 Sep 2016 88,645 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 82,193 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 82,143 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 75,786 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 29 Aug 2014 75,762 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 69,936 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2013 69,933 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

advise handbrake cables not in clips

Pass 5 Jul 2012 60,297 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 47,583 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2011 47,583 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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 YMF is a 2008 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 PJ08 YMF, 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 YMF registered?

PJ08 YMF is a 2008 Citroen Relay, first registered on 7 July 2008.

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