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PL57 FKU

2008 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

167,402 mi
Last recorded167,402 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen Relay99,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2023 167,402 miles

coil springs corroded, rubber bushes starting to deteriorate, slight play in rack, slight oil leak, tyres worn close to limits, all brake disc worn, under body surface corrosion

Fail 14 Dec 2023 167,402 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

coil springs corroded, rubber bushes starting to deteriorate, slight play in rack, slight oil leak, tyres worn close to limits, all brake disc worn, under body surface corrosion

Pass 29 Nov 2022 164,068 miles

Central o/s chassis weakened by corrosion

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 159,249 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2021 159,249 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 157,740 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 15 Oct 2020 157,734 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 142,739 miles

CLUTCH PEDAL RUBBER MISSING

HOLE IN DRIVERS FLOOR PAN

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced x2 (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 131,370 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 118,664 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 118,664 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 104,772 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 18 Apr 2016 104,765 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 89,577 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 20 Apr 2015 89,577 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 24 Mar 2014 72,277 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 72,277 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 56,281 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 45,687 miles

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

light scratches front windscreen

Pass 11 Feb 2011 35,475 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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PL57 FKU is a 2008 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 FKU, 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 FKU registered?

PL57 FKU is a 2008 Citroen Relay, first registered on 13 February 2008.

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