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SH08 LWU

2008 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

153,157 mi
Last recorded153,157 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Relay99,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 153,157 miles

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

rear exhaust silencer outer skin slightly deteriorated

Fail 4 Jun 2026 153,157 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective both lamps have been polished (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

rear exhaust silencer outer skin slightly deteriorated

Pass 4 Jun 2025 152,138 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2025 152,138 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working wingmirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 150,879 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2024 150,878 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both switch off after a few seconds (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 11 Apr 2024 150,765 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Feb 2023 145,008 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2023 144,861 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Light Cluster loose

Offside Front Brake Hose not in retainer

Reverse lights not working

Pass 8 Mar 2022 137,867 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 137,707 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 137,707 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 135,416 miles

1x exhaust centre rubber mount split

front brake application uneven [not excessive]

play in o/s/r wheel bearing [not excessive]

Fail 22 Feb 2016 135,410 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

1x exhaust centre rubber mount split

front brake application uneven [not excessive]

play in o/s/r wheel bearing [not excessive]

Pass 28 Feb 2015 132,136 miles

cat cracked + blowing slightly

exhaust rubbers splitting + secured with cable ties

n/s/r brake disc scored

slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 20 Feb 2015 132,130 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

cat cracked + blowing slightly

exhaust rubbers splitting + secured with cable ties

n/s/r brake disc scored

slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 10 Jan 2014 121,881 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 95,687 miles

exhaust mounting rubbers split

rear axle close to bump stops

Fail 24 Jan 2013 95,687 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

exhaust mounting rubbers split

rear axle close to bump stops

Pass 25 Jan 2012 65,635 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 46,228 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 LWU is a 2008 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 LWU, 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 LWU registered?

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

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