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SM08 VAK

2008 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

87,692 mi
Last recorded87,692 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Relay99,132 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 87,692 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 86,595 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 82,437 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2024 82,433 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 337n/s 521o/s 35% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 74,349 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 69,472 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2022 69,464 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 66,382 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 65,561 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 60,640 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside front and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 58,158 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 53,527 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 50,560 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 50,560 miles

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

rear hazard lamps not working when side/headlamps switched on

Pass 10 Jul 2014 48,243 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 42,549 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres wearing low

Pass 19 Jun 2012 38,028 miles

Slight front brake imbalance

Pass 10 Jun 2011 59,317 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 59,317 miles

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

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 VAK is a 2008 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VAK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SM08 VAK?

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What year was SM08 VAK registered?

SM08 VAK is a 2008 Citroen Relay, first registered on 19 June 2008.

Is SM08 VAK safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM08 VAK shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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