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PJ57 FLH

2008 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2023
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

157,769 mi
Last recorded157,769 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen Relay99,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2022 157,769 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 150,291 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Feb 2021 150,291 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central Front Seat belt webbing significantly stretched (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 146,032 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2019 145,860 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust rubbers split and perished

n/s/f steering arm play

n/s/r light unit damaged

n/s/r outer sill damaged

o/s/f lower swivel slight play

o/s/f seat belt cut

Pass 29 Nov 2018 143,334 miles

both front wishbone rear bushes poor condition on limit

both rear bump stops poor condition

exhaust end pipe poor condition

n/s/f steering arm play

n/s/r light unit damaged

windscreen chipped

Fail 29 Nov 2018 143,334 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

both front wishbone rear bushes poor condition on limit

both rear bump stops poor condition

exhaust end pipe poor condition

n/s/f steering arm play

n/s/r light unit damaged

windscreen chipped

Pass 22 Nov 2017 137,802 miles

both steering arms slight play

engine light on

o/s/f shock damp

o/s/f track rod end slight play

o/s/r hand brake not working as well as n/s/r

wipers smear

Fail 22 Nov 2017 137,802 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

both steering arms slight play

engine light on

o/s/f shock damp

o/s/f track rod end slight play

o/s/r hand brake not working as well as n/s/r

wipers smear

Pass 25 Nov 2016 130,586 miles

Nearside Drive shaft sill damp

Nearside Rear Light unit damaged

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed On limit (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil On limit (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Play in both steering arms

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

Fail 25 Nov 2016 130,586 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured Damage has made a hole (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Drive shaft sill damp

Nearside Rear Light unit damaged

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed On limit (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil On limit (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Play in both steering arms

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

Wipers not tested

Pass 26 Nov 2015 114,534 miles

both front steering arms have play

both rear indicators faded

rear brake pads getting low

wipers smear

Fail 23 Nov 2015 114,380 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front steering arms have play

both rear indicators faded

rear brake pads getting low

wipers smear

Pass 21 Nov 2014 96,624 miles

both steering arms have slight play

front brake pads 3-4 mm

n/s mirror unit taped up

n/s/f side indicator taped too mirror but still secure and working

rear exhaust outer case poor

Fail 20 Nov 2014 96,624 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

both steering arms have slight play

front brake pads 3-4 mm

n/s mirror unit taped up

n/s/f side indicator taped too mirror but still secure and working

rear exhaust outer case poor

tyre size 225/70/15

Pass 25 Nov 2013 80,214 miles

Front Tyres Worn On Inner Edge

Rear Tyres Perished

Fail 20 Nov 2013 80,211 miles

Centre Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Front Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Front Tyres Worn On Inner Edge

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

Rear Tyres Perished

Pass 7 Dec 2012 62,565 miles

slight play in n/s/f steering arm

Fail 5 Dec 2012 62,549 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

slight play in n/s/f steering arm

Pass 13 Jan 2012 50,443 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

n/s/f tyre showing slight deteriation

n/s/r tyre showing slight deteriation

Fail 13 Jan 2012 50,443 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

n/s/f tyre showing slight deteriation

n/s/r tyre showing slight deteriation

Pass 2 Feb 2011 40,238 miles

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 FLH is a 2008 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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

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