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SO08 FPC

2008 Citroen Relay

Red Diesel 2178cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2027
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

154,659 mi
Last recorded154,659 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Relay99,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO08 FPC
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,178cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 154,659 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s and o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner sill corroded and holed in several places but not affecting strength and out with prescribed areas

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2025 152,218 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 148,139 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2023 148,138 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 146,282 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2022 146,262 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outer Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outer Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outer Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 144,720 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside parking brake low

Offside Outer sill corroded and holed outwith perscribed area

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively all four (1.2.1 (f))

both rear shockabsorbers corroded

underside vehicle showing corrosion

Pass 10 Dec 2020 143,651 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 9 Dec 2020 143,650 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside parking brake low

Pass 7 Jun 2019 131,674 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 131,673 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2018 120,605 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 Mar 2018 120,588 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2017 111,339 miles

Central Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 31 Mar 2017 111,291 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Central Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2016 98,417 miles

Coolant level

Exhaust back box outer skin damaged

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2016 98,417 miles

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

Coolant level

Exhaust back box outer skin damaged

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 85,864 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 81,827 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

both rear tyres slight cracking

water in the fuel filter light on

Pass 27 Jun 2013 69,300 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Jun 2013 69,300 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 27 Jun 2012 57,051 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 57,051 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 42,205 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking on sidewalll

Pass 28 Jun 2011 42,205 miles

both rear tyres cracking on sidewalll

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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SO08 FPC is a 2008 Citroen Relay in Red with a 2,178cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SO08 FPC, 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 SO08 FPC registered?

SO08 FPC is a 2008 Citroen Relay, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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