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PL08 FWZ

2008 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2023
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

268,031 mi
Last recorded268,031 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen Relay99,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL08 FWZ
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2022 268,031 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2022 268,030 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 257,752 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2021 257,749 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 153,463 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 153,451 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 147,640 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 140,777 miles

n/s rear brake disc scored

o/s CV boot worn

Fail 2 Oct 2018 140,736 miles

Central Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

n/s rear brake disc scored

o/s CV boot worn

Pass 9 Oct 2017 135,289 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 135,285 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 115,661 miles

coolant leak

Fail 29 Sep 2016 115,656 miles

Brake cable insecure handbrake cable insecure in mounting (3.5.1d)

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Offside no plate light inop

coolant leak

Pass 23 Sep 2015 103,470 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Sep 2015 103,470 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Oct 2014 93,047 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

screw in offside rear tyre

Pass 12 Oct 2013 70,735 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2013 70,735 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2012 47,779 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 25,414 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)

exhaust rubber monts perished

Fail 14 Oct 2011 25,414 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)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

exhaust rubber monts perished

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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PL08 FWZ is a 2008 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 PL08 FWZ, 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 PL08 FWZ registered?

PL08 FWZ is a 2008 Citroen Relay, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is PL08 FWZ safe to buy?

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