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SM08 JYU

2008 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

30,135 mi
Last recorded30,135 miles
Recorded on11 May 2018
Typical for 2008 Citroen Relay99,132 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2018 30,135 miles

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

bodywork damage

Fail 10 May 2018 30,123 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

bodywork damage

Pass 4 May 2017 26,331 miles

Nearside Rear Lower door lock defective

Offside Rear door wires broken

Pass 19 May 2016 23,494 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Lower loading door catch is not working

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

Pass 27 May 2015 20,143 miles

all 6 exhaust rubbers are split

drivers door catch bolt is missing

n/s/r light unit is damaged

Fail 26 May 2015 20,130 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

all 6 exhaust rubbers are split

n/s/r light unit is damaged

n/s/r lower door catch is in-op

Pass 19 May 2014 15,735 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s side mirror and cover damaged

n/s/r door lower lock defective

n/s/r light cover damaged

Fail 19 May 2014 15,722 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s side mirror and cover damaged

n/s/r door lower lock defective

n/s/r light cover damaged

Pass 20 May 2013 12,436 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

condensation in offside rear light

engine cover damaged

nearside mirror cracked

Pass 28 May 2012 10,027 miles

condensation in offside rear tail light

damage to bodywork

hole in nearside rear tail light

nearside mirror cracked

Fail 28 May 2012 10,027 miles

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

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

condensation in offside rear tail light

damage to bodywork

hole in nearside rear tail light

nearside mirror cracked

Pass 16 May 2011 7,851 miles

nearside door mirror damaged

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 JYU is a 2008 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 JYU, 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 JYU registered?

SM08 JYU is a 2008 Citroen Relay, first registered on 4 June 2008.

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