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SM08 GGU

2008 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

101,305 mi
Last recorded101,305 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen Relay99,132 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM08 GGU
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2024 101,305 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2023 98,567 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 95,715 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2022 95,646 miles

Nearside Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting inner sill 30cm of suspention mounting (rear leaf spring mount) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 95,256 miles

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

Screen cracked

Pass 24 Aug 2020 87,754 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear lower both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2020 87,752 miles

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

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

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

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear lower both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2019 83,030 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 75,360 miles

EXHAUST BACK BOX CORRODED

Fail 30 Aug 2018 75,358 miles

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

EXHAUST BACK BOX CORRODED

Pass 1 Sep 2017 70,582 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 62,498 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 54,515 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

exhaust silencer/box outer skin deteriorated

Pass 2 Sep 2015 54,515 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

exhaust silencer/box outer skin deteriorated

Pass 3 Sep 2014 46,453 miles

exhaust silencer/box outer skin deteriorated

Pass 30 Aug 2013 38,666 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise - exhaust rear silencer deteriorating/corrosion

Fail 29 Aug 2013 38,666 miles

Centre Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise - exhaust rear silencer deteriorating/corrosion

Pass 22 Aug 2012 30,999 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 21,825 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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SM08 GGU is a 2008 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 SM08 GGU, 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 SM08 GGU registered?

SM08 GGU is a 2008 Citroen Relay, first registered on 4 July 2008.

Is SM08 GGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM08 GGU shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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