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PL57 MDX

2008 Citroen Relay

Black Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

115,167 mi
Last recorded115,167 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Relay99,132 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL57 MDX
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 115,167 miles

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

both rear lamp casing slightly damaged

under vehicle structure slightly corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2024 112,342 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 108,035 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2023 108,035 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 103,946 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 100,012 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2021 100,011 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 93,411 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 83,850 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 73,701 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 67,658 miles

Front and rear brake discs worn.

Offside rear brake disc pitted.

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 29 Jul 2013 67,658 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front and rear brake discs worn.

Offside rear brake disc pitted.

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 52,112 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Apr 2011 25,396 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

front disks & pads worn

rear disks & pads worn

Pass 27 Apr 2011 25,396 miles

Oil leak

front disks & pads worn

rear disks & pads worn

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 MDX is a 2008 Citroen Relay in Black with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 MDX, 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 MDX registered?

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

Is PL57 MDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for PL57 MDX shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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