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SM08 HFW

2008 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

41,310 mi
Last recorded41,310 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Relay99,132 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 41,310 miles

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

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

advise remainder of sills appear weak

advise welding repairs throughout

Fail 8 Jun 2026 41,308 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill area at jacking point corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

advise remainder of sills appear weak

advise welding repairs throughout

Pass 30 Jun 2025 39,788 miles

Offside Front Lower step/sill corroded outwith prescribed area

Fail 22 May 2025 39,763 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure cluster (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill @ front & rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill @ front & rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2024 38,289 miles
Fail 9 May 2024 38,289 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2023 37,111 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 36,077 miles
Fail 18 May 2022 36,077 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2021 34,778 miles

Exhaust mounting defective at silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 May 2020 33,993 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 33,202 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm back bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2019 33,201 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury side trim missing resulting in sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Body component likely to become detached side trim loose , sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm back bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 29,298 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2018 29,293 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 26,109 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 22,406 miles

Centre Rear stop light inop

Fail 22 Apr 2016 22,406 miles

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

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

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

Centre Rear stop light inop

Pass 28 Apr 2015 29,892 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 29,892 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 24,044 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 12,096 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 9,647 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 7,091 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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SM08 HFW is a 2008 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 SM08 HFW, 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 SM08 HFW registered?

SM08 HFW is a 2008 Citroen Relay, first registered on 1 May 2008.

Is SM08 HFW safe to buy?

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