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PL57 FHC

2008 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2015
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

101,190 mi
Last recorded101,190 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2014
Typical for 2008 Citroen Relay99,132 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL57 FHC
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2014 101,190 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 101,158 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 85,820 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

silencer box deteriated

Fail 5 Feb 2013 85,818 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

silencer box deteriated

Pass 7 Feb 2012 73,375 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 73,375 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 59,976 miles

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

exhaust mountings broken but still adequately supported

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 FHC is a 2008 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 PL57 FHC, 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 PL57 FHC registered?

PL57 FHC is a 2008 Citroen Relay, first registered on 31 January 2008.

Is PL57 FHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for PL57 FHC shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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