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SV08 FRU

2008 Citroen Relay

Red Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

100,096 mi
Last recorded100,096 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen Relay99,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV08 FRU
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2024 100,096 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive crossmember at parking brake swivel getting quite rusty (1.1.21 (e) (i))

air filter housing support bracket broken

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated but not leaking

slight drag on both front brakes

Fail 26 Nov 2024 100,096 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive crossmember at parking brake swivel getting quite rusty (1.1.21 (e) (i))

air filter housing support bracket broken

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated but not leaking

slight drag on both front brakes

Pass 22 Nov 2023 98,883 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

air filter lower mounting insecure

offside outer sill panel rusted and holed outwith any prescribed areas

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 2 Nov 2022 97,269 miles

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

drag on nearside front brake

exhaust rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 10 Nov 2021 96,171 miles

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

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 10 Nov 2020 93,617 miles

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

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated but not leaking

Fail 3 Nov 2020 93,585 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting (5.3.2 (b))

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

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated but not leaking

Pass 10 May 2019 86,526 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 10 May 2019 86,526 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 30 May 2018 80,370 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

rear exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated

Pass 7 Jun 2017 75,403 miles

Nearside Front Upper Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 2 Jun 2017 75,389 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 9 May 2016 58,592 miles

Nearside Front strut upper bearing slightly notchy

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 4 May 2016 58,423 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front strut upper bearing slightly notchy

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 May 2015 46,578 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

n/s front strut upper bearing slightly notchy

Fail 21 May 2015 46,567 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

both front wheel bearings not properly checked

n/s front strut upper bearing slightly notchy

Pass 27 May 2014 39,713 miles

Offside Front Strut Upper Bearing Slightly Notchy

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 34,349 miles

n/s front brake gripping slightly

Fail 13 Jun 2013 34,347 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

n/s front brake gripping slightly

Pass 12 Jun 2012 28,545 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 24,567 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2011 24,566 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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 FRU is a 2008 Citroen Relay in Red with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FRU, 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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SV08 FRU is a 2008 Citroen Relay, first registered on 26 June 2008.

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