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PJ57 FLG

2008 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

248,601 mi
Last recorded248,601 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen Relay99,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ57 FLG
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2024 248,601 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 248,601 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 248,601 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 248,601 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 248,601 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 238,235 miles

nearside front steering arm slight play inner joint

offside frotn cv gator slight leak

Fail 8 Feb 2019 238,203 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases CATALYST (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

nearside front steering arm slight play inner joint

offside frotn cv gator slight leak

Pass 10 Mar 2018 231,214 miles

both rear leaf spring bushes slight movement

nearside front cv gator slight leak

Fail 9 Mar 2018 231,214 miles

Central Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

both rear leaf spring bushes slight movement

nearside front cv gator slight leak

Pass 20 Dec 2016 225,521 miles

WINDSCREEN WASHER PRESSURE LOW

Fail 17 Dec 2016 225,520 miles

Headlamp aim too low BOTH LOW (1.8)

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

Offside Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp AND NOT WORKING (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

registration plate character(s) likely to be misread BROKEN (6.3.4b)

WINDSCREEN WASHER PRESSURE LOW

Pass 30 Dec 2015 206,534 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2014 188,036 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2013 168,140 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2013 167,216 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 151,708 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 151,708 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 131,206 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2011 131,206 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim does not move downwards when dipped (British American headlamp) (1.8.C.4)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 111,247 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

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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PJ57 FLG 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 70%.

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 PJ57 FLG, 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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PJ57 FLG is a 2008 Citroen Relay, first registered on 15 January 2008.

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