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SJ08 OMY

2008 Citroen Relay

Blue Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

78,575 mi
Last recorded78,575 miles
Recorded on2 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen Relay99,132 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ08 OMY
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 May 2019 78,575 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2019 78,416 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 70,848 miles

Nearside Front Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside outer sill has damage

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine light illuminated

Fail 21 Apr 2018 70,847 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside outer sill has damage

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine light illuminated

Pass 7 Apr 2017 63,259 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Apr 2017 63,258 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 57,605 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 26 Apr 2016 57,601 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

engine management light on

exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2015 56,415 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2015 56,415 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 16,981 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 46,976 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 39,534 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2013 39,197 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 33,072 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 26,412 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

rear suspension close to bump stops

Pass 11 Mar 2011 26,412 miles

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

rear suspension close to bump stops

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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SJ08 OMY is a 2008 Citroen Relay in Blue with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 SJ08 OMY, 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 SJ08 OMY registered?

SJ08 OMY is a 2008 Citroen Relay, first registered on 11 March 2008.

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