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R5 AVC

2008 Citroen Relay

Red Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

193,484 mi
Last recorded193,484 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Relay99,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR5 AVC
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 193,484 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

both inner sills rotted in various places along their length but not considered excessively structurally weakening

Fail 23 Jul 2026 193,036 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Emissions unable to be completed due to major exhaust leak at front (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

both inner sills rotted in various places along their length but not considered excessively structurally weakening

Pass 30 Jul 2025 186,367 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 178,375 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slight bulge, recommend changing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 Jul 2024 178,374 miles

Central Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Body panel insecure plastic with marker light (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect water in unit (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Body panel slightly loose plastic panel (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slight bulge, recommend changing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside handbrake effort low

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 173,088 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases outer skin corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected back plate loose (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2023 173,088 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases outer skin corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected back plate loose (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2022 169,104 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 164,678 miles

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

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

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

exhaust silencer uoter skin corroded

offside reaqr brake backplate corroded and insecure

Fail 13 Jul 2021 164,330 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

exhaust silencer uoter skin corroded

offside reaqr brake backplate corroded and insecure

Pass 14 Aug 2020 159,419 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 14 Aug 2020 159,419 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 157,269 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 10 Aug 2019 157,267 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Aug 2018 157,118 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 6 Aug 2018 157,084 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

hand brake sticks on slightly

Pass 16 Aug 2017 156,600 miles

crack in nearside of screen in base line

Fail 15 Aug 2017 156,600 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

crack in nearside of screen in base line

Pass 5 Aug 2016 153,948 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak

both front to rear brake pipes swollen under coverings

Fail 4 Aug 2016 153,948 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

both front to rear brake pipes swollen under coverings

Pass 3 Aug 2015 150,064 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 141,734 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 141,724 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 134,301 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2013 134,301 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2012 115,811 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

wipers split

Pass 8 Aug 2011 96,492 miles

advise n/s mirror glass

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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R5 AVC is a 2008 Citroen Relay in Red with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 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 R5 AVC, 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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R5 AVC is a 2008 Citroen Relay, first registered on 11 August 2008.

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