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PJ57 YJL

2008 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2023
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

142,000 mi
Last recorded142,000 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen Relay99,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2022 142,000 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 141,844 miles

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

Nearside side repeater lens broken.

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

Offside mounting brackets attached to body

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2020 141,827 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside side repeater lens broken.

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

Offside mounting brackets attached to body

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 134,234 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

centre exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 22 Feb 2018 134,234 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

centre exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 13 May 2016 120,428 miles

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

Front Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 May 2016 120,427 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

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

Front Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 117,522 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

exhaust support rubbers deteriorated

rear light lens damaged

Fail 5 Feb 2015 117,521 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

exhaust support rubbers deteriorated

rear light lens damaged

Pass 5 Feb 2014 104,180 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 83,449 miles

advise replacing all exhaust rubber mounts.

advise replacing rear tyres due to cracking in tread area + offside rear tyre on 2mm.

Fail 2 Feb 2013 83,433 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

advise replacing all exhaust rubber mounts.

advise replacing rear tyres due to cracking in tread area + offside rear tyre on 2mm.

Pass 28 Jan 2012 62,846 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

advise replacment of rubber exhaust mount.

Pass 3 Feb 2011 45,688 miles

crack in front screen

wear at rear spring bushes

Fail 2 Feb 2011 45,688 miles

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

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

crack in front screen

wear at rear spring bushes

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 YJL 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 60%.

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 YJL, 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 YJL is a 2008 Citroen Relay, first registered on 24 January 2008.

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