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SP55 PPP

2008 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

180,825 mi
Last recorded180,825 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Relay99,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP55 PPP
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 180,825 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2025 177,578 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 173,411 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2024 173,380 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2023 172,183 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear inner sill corroded

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear inner sill corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2022 171,001 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 169,896 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 168,933 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 166,064 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 163,490 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 161,027 miles

park brake warning light not working.

Fail 7 Apr 2017 161,025 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush rear bush. (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush rear bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

engine management light on.

oil warning light slow to distinguish.

park brake warning light not working.

Pass 31 Mar 2016 156,402 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge at 2mm (4.1.E.1)

all four exhaust rubbers deteriorated

Pass 25 Mar 2015 153,067 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 146,938 miles

exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 13 Mar 2014 146,922 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 11 Feb 2013 137,607 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2012 122,263 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2011 92,898 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2011 92,898 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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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SP55 PPP is a 2008 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 SP55 PPP, 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 SP55 PPP registered?

SP55 PPP is a 2008 Citroen Relay, first registered on 14 February 2008.

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