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SM08 JXU

2008 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

232,800 mi
Last recorded232,800 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Relay99,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 232,800 miles

n/s/r wheel arch taped.

Fail 26 May 2026 232,679 miles

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

n/s/r wheel arch taped.

Pass 30 May 2025 227,371 miles

corrosion to wheel arches.

Fail 24 May 2025 227,329 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

corrosion to wheel arches.

Pass 12 Jun 2024 223,702 miles

front arches corroded

n/s rear arch corroded and starting to become jagged

Fail 5 Jun 2024 223,664 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring main leaf fractured shackle eye (5.3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front arches corroded

n/s rear arch corroded and starting to become jagged

Pass 7 Jun 2023 218,584 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 2 Jun 2023 218,538 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 May 2022 213,548 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2022 213,548 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2021 208,017 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 9 Jun 2021 208,009 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 26 May 2020 201,697 miles

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush x 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured x 2 (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 196,597 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2019 196,529 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 184,184 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 174,786 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 174,782 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 9 Jun 2016 167,242 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Jun 2016 167,242 miles

Exhaust has a minor 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 27 May 2015 158,768 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 1 Jun 2014 127,482 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Jun 2014 127,482 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 94,520 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 94,518 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 91,223 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 77,377 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 JXU is a 2008 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 JXU, 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 JXU registered?

SM08 JXU is a 2008 Citroen Relay, first registered on 9 May 2008.

Is SM08 JXU safe to buy?

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