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PL57 CLY

2008 Citroen Relay

Blue Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

74,071 mi
Last recorded74,071 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Relay99,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL57 CLY
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 74,071 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 May 2026 74,071 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2025 70,785 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Jun 2025 70,781 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 May 2025 70,773 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust box deteriorated

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn pitted/corroded more so on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn pitted/corroded more so on outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2024 66,281 miles

Exhaust backbox corroded

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Power steering fluid leak

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

Pass 18 May 2023 63,989 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust back box rusted

Pass 11 Apr 2022 61,554 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 60,847 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 59,744 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 59,069 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 17 Jan 2019 59,069 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury light lens broken (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 87,715 miles

O/S AND N/S MIRROR CASINGS IN POOR CONDITION

SLIGHT LEAK ON STEERING RACK

Fail 16 Jan 2018 87,715 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported RUBBER MOUNTINGS BROKEN (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage LIGHT LENSE (6.1.C.1)

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

O/S AND N/S MIRROR CASINGS IN POOR CONDITION

SLIGHT LEAK ON STEERING RACK

Pass 25 Jan 2017 78,988 miles

COOLANT LEAK ON RADIATOR

O/S/F AND N/S/F MIRROR CASINGS IN POOR CONDITION

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 44,507 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2016 44,507 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2015 40,481 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

handbrake lever high

o/s/f indicator lense broken on mirror

Pass 7 Jan 2015 40,481 miles

handbrake lever high

o/s/f indicator lense broken on mirror

Pass 13 Jan 2014 35,921 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

all rubber exhaust mountings in poor condition

handbrake lever high

n/s/f windscreen washer poor

wiper blades poor

Pass 7 Jan 2013 29,714 miles

front brake pads worn low

hand brake needs ajusting

steering leak pipe

Pass 17 Jan 2012 23,082 miles

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

o/s/f mirror indicator lense missing

slight misting of oil round steering rack

Pass 11 Jan 2011 16,125 miles

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

handbrake lever high

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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PL57 CLY is a 2008 Citroen Relay in Blue with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 PL57 CLY, 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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PL57 CLY is a 2008 Citroen Relay, first registered on 18 January 2008.

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