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SM08 KYZ

2008 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2023
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

148,210 mi
Last recorded148,210 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen Relay99,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2022 148,210 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2021 142,119 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2019 121,949 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 116,568 miles

Exhaust silencer out skin corroded.

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Switch fitted to dashboard marked WIPERS as wiper stalk does not operate wipers.

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under body corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2018 116,548 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear brake pipes are covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear body/chassis cross members corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Mounting rubber deteriorated (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose Mirror loose but not to excess (3.3 (b) (i))

Wipers not operated through original switch, Added switch on dash to turn wipers on.

Fail 30 Jun 2018 116,535 miles

Emissions not tested Emissions not tested due to excessive oil leak from engine (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Damage to body on N/S has left sharp edges, risk of injury. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety Oil leak from engine at sump area (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear brake pipes are covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear body/chassis cross members corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Mounting rubber deteriorated (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose Mirror loose but not to excess (3.3 (b) (i))

Wipers not operated through original switch, Added switch on dash to turn wipers on.

Pass 1 Jul 2017 178,335 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 29 Jun 2017 178,333 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 26 Jun 2017 178,329 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Handbrake (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort Handbrake on both sides (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Jun 2017 178,282 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Cracked windscreen (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Apr 2016 107,638 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 20 Apr 2016 173,198 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2015 103,345 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/r light unit slightly damaged

Fail 21 Apr 2015 103,345 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

o/s/r light unit slightly damaged

Pass 28 Apr 2014 90,091 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 75,661 miles

both handbrake cables outer sleeves split

Pass 20 Apr 2012 62,142 miles

Both front wishbone rear bushes slightly perished

Engine oily

Front wipers starting to smear the screen slightly

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle sitting on bump stops at the rear

rear discs are worn and corroded

Fail 16 Apr 2012 61,936 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Both front wishbone rear bushes slightly perished

Engine oily

Front wipers starting to smear the screen slightly

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle sitting on bump stops at the rear

rear discs are worn and corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2011 47,758 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2011 47,712 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

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 KYZ is a 2008 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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

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