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PJ08 YMG

2008 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,196 mi
Last recorded80,196 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Relay99,132 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 80,196 miles

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 78,988 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Mar 2025 78,983 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 75,478 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres slightly cracked 225/70/r15c light truck (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 71,387 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2022 71,387 miles

Offside Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 69,732 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 67,594 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2019 66,081 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 65,229 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 63,858 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Oct 2016 62,038 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear LEAF SPRINGS CLOSE TO BUMP STOPS

Offside Rear LEAF SPRING CLOSE TO BUMP STOP

Pass 13 Oct 2015 61,277 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 54,991 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 42,512 miles

exhaust rubbers cracken

Fail 2 Jul 2013 42,512 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

exhaust rubbers cracken

Pass 6 Jul 2012 35,944 miles

nearside side repeator lense broken

Fail 5 Jul 2012 35,944 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

nearside side repeator lense broken

Pass 28 Jun 2011 26,614 miles

n/s side repeater lens broken

Fail 24 Jun 2011 26,601 miles

Centre Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

n/s side repeater lens broken

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 YMG is a 2008 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YMG, 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 YMG is a 2008 Citroen Relay, first registered on 16 June 2008.

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