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SM57 FWU

2008 Citroen Relay

Red Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

141,941 mi
Last recorded141,941 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen Relay99,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM57 FWU
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 31 Jul 2024 141,941 miles

Central Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear cross memeber (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength complete inner and outter sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength complete inner and outter sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 140,754 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2022 140,751 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 138,282 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2021 138,272 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Sep 2020 137,546 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2019 126,354 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2018 119,417 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 112,557 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 May 2016 106,441 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 99,604 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2014 90,716 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 80,911 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2012 72,251 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 64,575 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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SM57 FWU is a 2008 Citroen Relay in Red with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SM57 FWU, 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 SM57 FWU registered?

SM57 FWU is a 2008 Citroen Relay, first registered on 15 February 2008.

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