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SL08 EJA

2008 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2017
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

150,500 mi
Last recorded150,500 miles
Recorded on9 May 2017
Typical for 2008 Citroen Relay99,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL08 EJA
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 May 2017 150,500 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/70/15 (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak sump ()

Pass 16 Jan 2016 136,134 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2016

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 120,549 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

oil leak at sump

Fail 1 Dec 2014 120,549 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak at sump

Pass 14 Sep 2013 103,239 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 103,239 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

management warning illuminated

Fail 28 Apr 2012 86,507 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Apr 2012 86,507 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 68,655 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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SL08 EJA is a 2008 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SL08 EJA, 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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SL08 EJA is a 2008 Citroen Relay, first registered on 6 March 2008.

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