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SM08 NZR

2008 Citroen Relay

Red Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2020
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

182,898 mi
Last recorded182,898 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen Relay99,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM08 NZR
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2019 182,898 miles

Engine sump rusty and dented in !!

Parking brake efficiency only just met

Parking brake lever bracket appears to bent

Fail 1 Feb 2019 182,896 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Engine sump rusty and dented in !!

Parking brake efficiency only just met

Parking brake lever bracket appears to bent

Pass 16 Jan 2018 172,271 miles

3x gearbox bolts missing & one is loose !

Both front tyres starting to wear low on edges

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Metal coolant pipe under gearbox poorly secured

Parking brake efficiency only just met

Wiper arms fitted wrong way round !

Fail 15 Jan 2018 172,264 miles

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

Both front tyres starting to wear low on edges

Front Number plate in poor condition

Handbrake lever bracket appears to be starting to bend

Wiper arms fitted to wrong side

Fail 11 Jan 2018 172,258 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Fuel pipe leaking At fuel filter (7.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear reflector not facing the rear (1.5.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Both front tyres starting to wear low on edges

Front Number plate in poor condition

Handbrake lever bracket appears to be starting to bend

Wiper arms fitted to wrong side

Pass 18 Jan 2017 167,516 miles

EXHAUST REAR BOX DAMAGED

N/S mirror damaged

Fail 17 Jan 2017 167,511 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

EXHAUST REAR BOX DAMAGED

N/S mirror damaged

Pass 1 Feb 2016 162,259 miles

N/S side repeater lens broken

Fail 29 Jan 2016 162,259 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp affected by indicator (1.2.1f)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N/S side repeater lens broken

Pass 26 Jan 2015 157,405 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust box outer skin rusty

Fail 16 Jan 2015 157,362 miles

Offside Front Lower Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear silencer very weak and badly corroded outer skin-recommend renewal along with new mounts.

Pass 30 Jan 2014 154,036 miles

Both wipers split

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear silencer rusty

Fail 28 Jan 2014 154,029 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Both wipers split

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear silencer rusty

Pass 26 Jan 2013 138,433 miles

O/S/F TYRE WEARING LOW

Fail 22 Jan 2013 138,291 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F TYRE WEARING LOW

Pass 23 May 2011 109,231 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 NZR is a 2008 Citroen Relay in Red with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 NZR, 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 NZR registered?

SM08 NZR is a 2008 Citroen Relay, first registered on 27 May 2008.

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