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SV08 CRU

2008 Citroen Relay

Yellow Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2019
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

118,659 mi
Last recorded118,659 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2018
Typical for 2008 Citroen Relay99,132 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV08 CRU
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2018 118,659 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2018 118,527 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017
Fail 8 Dec 2017 110,113 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 96,659 miles

both front tyres close to the limit

offside wing mirror cracked

Fail 3 Oct 2016 96,659 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres close to the limit

offside wing mirror cracked

Pass 3 Oct 2015 85,825 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 85,787 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 77,187 miles

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 22 Sep 2014 77,187 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 63,149 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)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 47,346 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 47,346 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 42,811 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 42,811 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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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SV08 CRU is a 2008 Citroen Relay in Yellow with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 SV08 CRU, 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 SV08 CRU registered?

SV08 CRU is a 2008 Citroen Relay, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is SV08 CRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV08 CRU shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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