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PL08 VYY

2008 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

125,481 mi
Last recorded125,481 miles
Recorded on21 May 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen Relay99,132 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2021 125,481 miles

Both wing mirrors damaged

Pass 13 Jul 2020 118,161 miles

n.s.f wing mirror damaged

rear light unit damaged

Pass 1 Jul 2019 109,709 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 109,709 miles

Central Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 97,043 miles

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

both side repeater lens missing

exhaust box outer skin deteriorated

Fail 25 Jul 2018 97,043 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

both side repeater lens missing

bulb failure lamp on dash but all bulbs working ok

exhaust box outer skin deteriorated

Pass 20 Jul 2017 84,062 miles

bulb failure light on dash, all bulbs working ok

middle box on exhaust system corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2016 69,936 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

Offside Rear tyre wearing on edges

exhaust rubbers deteriorated

Fail 30 Jun 2016 69,935 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box skin broken away from welds corroded (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

Offside Rear tyre wearing on edges

exhaust rubbers deteriorated

Pass 22 Jul 2015 58,349 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 9 Jul 2014 46,828 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jul 2013 37,836 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 37,836 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 24,653 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)

Fail 11 Jul 2012 24,653 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 26 Jul 2011 13,226 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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PL08 VYY is a 2008 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 PL08 VYY, 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 VYY registered?

PL08 VYY is a 2008 Citroen Relay, first registered on 22 July 2008.

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The MOT history for PL08 VYY shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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