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R2 XOS

2008 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

248,601 mi
Last recorded248,601 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Relay99,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR2 XOS
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 248,601 miles

exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated

Pass 2 Jan 2025 248,601 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jan 2025 248,601 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2024 248,641 miles

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

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 248,601 miles

Nearside Lower Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Lower Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 239,666 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

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

Slight surface rust on rear chassis

Pass 4 Jan 2021 228,224 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2021 228,202 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 214,355 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front and rear of exhaust box exhaust box outer cover corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2020 214,349 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective front and rear of exhaust box exhaust box outer cover corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 202,830 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 193,854 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 181,438 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 164,152 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 144,136 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Jul 2014 142,741 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Jul 2013 118,425 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 118,425 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 100,170 miles

Drivers wiper blade split on ends

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 52,598 miles

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

oil leak ( crack in sump )

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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R2 XOS is a 2008 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R2 XOS, 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 R2 XOS registered?

R2 XOS is a 2008 Citroen Relay, first registered on 18 July 2008.

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