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SJ08 YUK

2008 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

118,145 mi
Last recorded118,145 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Relay99,132 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ08 YUK
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 118,145 miles

Offside Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills repaired (covered in underseal - cant full inspect) (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 112,711 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 111,589 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 110,390 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 108,779 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 106,419 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 104,922 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 96,725 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/70/15c 109/107r (4.1.E.1)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear from joint (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 14 Mar 2017 96,725 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/70/15c 109/107r (4.1.E.1)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear from joint (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

all 4 rear silencer rubbers perished/split

Pass 4 Mar 2016 88,615 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 88,614 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported back box rubber exhaust hangers also back outer skin corroded (7.1.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 78,505 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 78,502 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 71,022 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 65,874 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 57,688 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 41,012 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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 YUK is a 2008 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 SJ08 YUK, 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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SJ08 YUK is a 2008 Citroen Relay, first registered on 15 March 2008.

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