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S555 DGO

2008 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

122,137 mi
Last recorded122,137 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Relay99,132 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS555 DGO
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 122,137 miles

Nearside Rear outer sill rusty + holed

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

under side rusty

Fail 17 Mar 2026 122,133 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested both fronts (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear outer sill rusty and holed

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

under side rusty

Pass 19 Mar 2025 119,738 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2025 119,723 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 116,524 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 5 Mar 2024 116,514 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 113,311 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four ()

Pass 1 Mar 2022 108,447 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively offside front (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 106,043 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2021 106,032 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 102,378 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 102,360 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn and offside front marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 96,431 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front BRAKE PADS FULL CHECK

Nearside HEADLIGHT LEVEL SLOW TO OPERATE

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 88,523 miles

Scuttle panel drain hose not secure

Washer jets poor

Pass 8 Mar 2017 83,698 miles

HANDBRAKE LEVER STIFF

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

SCUTTLE PANEL DRAIN TUBE NOT SECURE

Pass 10 Mar 2016 76,308 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 Mar 2016 76,302 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

BULB NOT WORKING LIGHT ON

INSIDE HEADLIGHT SWITCH SET TO 0 TO RECHECK AIM

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 May 2015 70,654 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2015 70,654 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 70,584 miles

all tyres perishing

spare wheel slightly loose

Fail 5 Jun 2014 70,584 miles

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

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

all tyres perishing

spare wheel slightly loose

Fail 3 Apr 2013 68,102 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 68,102 miles

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 66,199 miles

both rear brake discs are worn

Fail 20 Mar 2012 66,199 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both rear brake discs are worn

Pass 24 Feb 2011 64,244 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 64,237 miles

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

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

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

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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S555 DGO is a 2008 Citroen Relay in White 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 S555 DGO, 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 S555 DGO registered?

S555 DGO is a 2008 Citroen Relay, first registered on 15 January 2008.

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