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PK08 FVZ

2008 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

248,601 mi
Last recorded248,601 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Relay99,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK08 FVZ
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 30 May 2026 248,601 miles

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side both rear handbrake readings low effort (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush likely to become detached rear eyelette bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 May 2025 248,601 miles

engine and under covers fitted obscuring some oarts

Fail 20 May 2025 248,601 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine and under covers fitted obscuring some oarts

Pass 24 Apr 2024 248,601 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2024 248,601 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2023 248,602 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2023 248,601 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side poor effort (120) (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side poor effort (144) (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 248,682 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2022 248,681 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 248,601 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 248,601 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2020 248,601 miles

under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 10 Jan 2019 248,601 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2019 248,601 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire from fuel filter area (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 241,292 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 231,402 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 231,298 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 214,256 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 175,698 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 23 Oct 2014 175,695 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 9 Sep 2013 126,463 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 126,442 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 75,559 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 48,998 miles

n/s mirror glass damaged

n/s repeater lens missing

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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PK08 FVZ is a 2008 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 PK08 FVZ, 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 PK08 FVZ registered?

PK08 FVZ is a 2008 Citroen Relay, first registered on 31 July 2008.

Is PK08 FVZ safe to buy?

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