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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light both side (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
General undersurface corrosion
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear parking brake effort low
Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged 225/70R15C (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear light lens cracked
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear light lens cracked
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Service brake binding but not excessively both dide (1.2.1 (f))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Front Service brake binding but not excessively both dide (1.2.1 (f))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
oil leak around engine
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH HEAD LAMPS (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
exhaust mounts very perished
oil light flashing
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure mounting brackets broken (1.7.3)
Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users inner wheel arch liner insecure (6.1.B.1b)
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
exhaust mounts very perished
oil light flashing
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
centre exhaust mounting broken
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Citroen Relay?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SM08 JXV is a 2008 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.
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 JXV, 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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SM08 JXV is a 2008 Citroen Relay, first registered on 30 April 2008.
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