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RY57 EJO

2008 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

248,601 mi
Last recorded248,601 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2018
Typical for 2008 Citroen Relay99,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY57 EJO
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2018 248,601 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 248,601 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 19 Feb 2018 248,601 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement x2 arms rear bush torn (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp aim too high x2 (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working x2 (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 scored (3.5.1i)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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

service brake efficiency only just met

Pass 22 Feb 2017 227,797 miles

Oil leak ()

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

o/s & n/s rear light lens's slightly damaged

Fail 15 Feb 2017 227,777 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

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

o/s & n/s rear light lens's slightly damaged

Pass 7 Jan 2016 203,509 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 181,309 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 153,715 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 128,860 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 128,288 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 108,299 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 81,599 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 81,599 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

rear brake pads close to limit

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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RY57 EJO is a 2008 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 RY57 EJO, 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 RY57 EJO registered?

RY57 EJO is a 2008 Citroen Relay, first registered on 28 January 2008.

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