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SO57 UJN

2008 Citroen Relay

Silver Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

77,992 mi
Last recorded77,992 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Relay99,132 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO57 UJN
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 77,992 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2026 77,978 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side very low reading (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Body component likely to become detached wheel arch broken and insecure (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 76,962 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 76,239 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

general underbody corrosion

Pass 13 Sep 2022 76,145 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s/f mirror indicator discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s/f mirror indicator discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 75,748 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2021 75,731 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 75,335 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 74,520 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 73,882 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 73,845 miles

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

ENGINE CUTS OUT

EXHAUST MOUNTINGS SPLIT

EXHAUST RUSTED

Nearside Front BRAKE PAD WARNING WIRE NOT CONNECTED

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

PARKING BRAKE EFFORT NEARSIDE 343KG WITH LOCK UP OFFSIDE 146KG NO LOCK UP

SCUTTLE PANEL DRAIN HOSE NOT SECURE

Fail 24 Jul 2018 73,806 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

ENGINE CUTS OUT

EXHAUST MOUNTINGS SPLIT

EXHAUST RUSTED

Nearside Front BRAKE PAD WARNING WIRE NOT CONNECTED

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

PARKING BRAKE EFFORT OFFSIDE 132KG NEARSIDE 330KG NO LOCK UP ON BOTH BRAKES

SCUTTLE PANEL DRAIN HOSE NOT SECURE

Pass 28 Jul 2017 72,986 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 72,986 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 62,509 miles

n/s/rear tyre perished

passenger seat not fitted

Fail 13 Jun 2017

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

n/s/rear tyre perished

passenger seat not fitted

Fail 26 Feb 2014 69,344 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES ARE SLIGHTLY LOW TREAD

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

OFFSIDE HEADLIGHT BEAM PATTERN IS POOR

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

PARKBRAKE BACK PLATES ARE CORRODED

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 69,344 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES ARE SLIGHTLY LOW TREAD

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

OFFSIDE HEADLIGHT BEAM PATTERN IS POOR

PARKBRAKE BACK PLATES ARE CORRODED

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 45,735 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2013 45,735 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

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

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

eml on

Pass 28 Feb 2012 37,566 miles

oil leak at engine

Pass 4 Mar 2011 28,163 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 28,163 miles

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

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 UJN is a 2008 Citroen Relay in Silver with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 UJN, 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 UJN registered?

SO57 UJN is a 2008 Citroen Relay, first registered on 26 February 2008.

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