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SH08 BOF

2008 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2020
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

142,077 mi
Last recorded142,077 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen Relay99,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH08 BOF
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2019 142,077 miles

Nearside mirror casing broken

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak

sign of injectors leaking

Fail 12 Feb 2019 142,075 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever inoperative reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside mirror casing broken

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

handbrake warning light illuminated

oil leak

sign of injectors leaking

Pass 9 Feb 2018 134,360 miles

Nearside Front shocker signs of leaking

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

both front wishbone rear bushes worn

Fail 3 Feb 2018 134,350 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour lense broken (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front shocker signs of leaking

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

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

both front wishbone rear bushes worn

Pass 1 Feb 2017 126,852 miles

Oil leak ()

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

centre exhaust box deteriated

Pass 2 Feb 2016 118,658 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine light illuminated

oil leak

Fail 27 Jan 2016 118,632 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine light illuminated

oil leak

Pass 13 Jan 2015 110,605 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both wishbone rear bushes

o/s/f inner wheel arch cover missing

Fail 13 Jan 2015 110,605 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both wishbone rear bushes

o/s/f inner wheel arch cover missing

Pass 13 Jan 2014 104,155 miles

Oil leak

slight interferance on rear lights

Fail 13 Jan 2014 104,153 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

slight interferance on rear lights

Pass 14 Jan 2013 97,593 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 88,492 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

advise excess water in n/s/r lamp assembly

advise oil leak from engine

Fail 19 Apr 2012 88,492 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

advise excess water in n/s/r lamp assembly

advise oil leak from engine

Pass 21 Apr 2011 65,375 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 65,375 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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SH08 BOF is a 2008 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 SH08 BOF, 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 SH08 BOF registered?

SH08 BOF is a 2008 Citroen Relay, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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