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RE08 ECN

2008 Citroen Relay

Black Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

189,314 mi
Last recorded189,314 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Relay99,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE08 ECN
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 189,314 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

possible power steering fluid leak

Pass 9 Jul 2025 188,988 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

possible power steering leak

Pass 1 Jul 2024 188,889 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2023 188,807 miles

Coolant leak

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exh poor cond

Fail 1 Apr 2023 188,807 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Coolant leak

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exh poor cond

Pass 12 Mar 2022 187,581 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 180,997 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2021 180,997 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts on front exhaust pipe (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 180,158 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2019 180,158 miles

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Jul 2019 180,156 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outline marker lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 178,192 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 178,192 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure mountings (6.1.2 (a))

Steering column attachment defective (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2017 171,797 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2017 171,793 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort both sides (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2015 161,921 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 161,891 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2014 101,995 miles

emissions too clean to record results

Pass 17 Jul 2013 97,347 miles

N/S/F inner wheel arch missing

O/S wing mirror damaged

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 17 Jul 2013 97,347 miles

N/S/F inner wheel arch missing

O/S wing mirror damaged

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 89,141 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front wishbone rear bushes slightly deteriorated no movement

both rear tyres perished

one side marker light on o/s inop

os/f lower door mirror cracked and side repeater light lens cracked

two side marker lights on n/s inop

Fail 30 Jul 2011 69,128 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

front wiper blades are slightly perished

osf lower part of mirror cracked

side marker lights not working

Pass 30 Jul 2011 69,128 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

front wiper blades are slightly perished

osf lower part of mirror cracked

side marker lights not working

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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RE08 ECN is a 2008 Citroen Relay in Black with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 RE08 ECN, 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 RE08 ECN registered?

RE08 ECN is a 2008 Citroen Relay, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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