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SC57 GVG

2008 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

72,814 mi
Last recorded72,814 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Relay99,132 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC57 GVG
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 72,814 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 70,044 miles

headlamp lens slightly cloudy

offside and nearside front inner wishbone arms de-laminating metal centres

Pass 5 Apr 2024 67,170 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 64,302 miles

headlamp lenses becoming cloudy

Fail 4 Apr 2023 64,300 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front brakes slightly dragging and slight imbalance

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

headlamp lenses becoming cloudy

offside and nearside rear tyres becoming scrubbed on outer sidewalls

Pass 29 Mar 2022 61,066 miles

exhaust box outer side corroded

Fail 29 Mar 2022 61,065 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

exhaust box outer side corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2021 57,009 miles

4 x exhaust mounts split

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

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

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

slight hand brake travel

Pass 20 Mar 2020 54,511 miles

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

Offside door mirror cracked

Fail 19 Mar 2020 54,510 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Engine mounting excessively loose top of gearbox (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front brake disc excessively corroded on braking surface

Offside door mirror cracked

Pass 26 Mar 2019 52,310 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2019 52,310 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 50,677 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 50,265 miles

Offside Rear light cover broken

Pass 1 Apr 2016 41,415 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer wall starting to pershid (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer wall starting to preshid (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Mar 2016 41,411 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking no two inject leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer wall starting to pershid (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer wall starting to preshid (4.1.E.1)

head lamp aims not tested both front

Pass 17 Feb 2015 32,044 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 32,030 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

advise all 4 exhaust rubbers broken

advise front brakes binding slightly

Pass 30 Jan 2013 28,226 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 28,226 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 26,226 miles

Exhaust rubber mounts split.

Pass 19 Jan 2011 24,335 miles

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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SC57 GVG is a 2008 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SC57 GVG, 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 SC57 GVG registered?

SC57 GVG is a 2008 Citroen Relay, first registered on 23 January 2008.

Is SC57 GVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC57 GVG shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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