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SH08 BOV

2008 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,949 mi
Last recorded118,949 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Relay99,132 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 118,949 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2024 118,134 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 116,685 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2022 115,958 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2021 114,709 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 113,504 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 112,699 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 111,864 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 109,816 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 109,816 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 108,244 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 104,041 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 104,041 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 98,788 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 3 Sep 2013 94,199 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 94,199 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 88,516 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 85,327 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 85,323 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 66,502 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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SH08 BOV is a 2008 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SH08 BOV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SH08 BOV registered?

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

Is SH08 BOV safe to buy?

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