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SO57 MDU

2008 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

173,532 mi
Last recorded173,532 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen Relay99,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO57 MDU
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2022 173,532 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

general corrosion noticed and advised

Pass 26 Jun 2021 172,620 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jun 2020

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 164,584 miles

Nearside Front brake disc overheated

Nearside Front brake pipe corroded

Nearside Rear inner sill holed

front brake discs corroded

oil leak from engine

Fail 18 Oct 2018 164,500 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front brake disc overheated

Nearside Front brake pipe corroded

Nearside Rear inner sill holed

front brake discs corroded

oil leak from engine

Fail 1 Oct 2018 164,353 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear inner sill holed

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

Rear n/s o/s disc faces corroded

exhaust heat shield broken insecure beside tank

Pass 30 Oct 2017 160,226 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s n/s not braking full face recommend replaced (3.5.1i)

Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively req strip clean discs pads overheated (3.7.B.3)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s n/s (3.7.B.3)

n/s rear tyre slightly perished walls/f/r susp sub frames rusty/tank straps rusty/p/spipes rusty/h/brake cables rusty/oil leaks

Fail 25 Oct 2017 160,226 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s n/s not braking full face recommend replaced (3.5.1i)

Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively req strip clean discs pads overheated (3.7.B.3)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s n/s (3.7.B.3)

n/s rear tyre slightly perished walls/f/r susp sub frames rusty/tank straps rusty/p/spipes rusty/h/brake cables rusty/oil leaks

Pass 13 Sep 2016 155,607 miles

Oil leak ()

rear disc faces corroded

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear caliper possible leak damp

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 12 Sep 2016 155,607 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement spring (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded hose to join (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement spring (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear caliper possible leak damp

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

rear disc faces corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2015 150,260 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front handbrake cable rusty

Pass 17 Sep 2014 139,728 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 138,917 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 128,321 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 115,183 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 103,023 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 103,023 miles

Front Macpherson strut fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 82,370 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2011 82,370 miles

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

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

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

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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SO57 MDU 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 63.2%.

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 SO57 MDU, 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 SO57 MDU registered?

SO57 MDU is a 2008 Citroen Relay, first registered on 28 February 2008.

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