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SV08 LXR

2008 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,841 mi
Last recorded85,841 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen Relay99,132 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV08 LXR
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2020 85,841 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 72,768 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 May 2018 64,766 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 64,751 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2017 56,710 miles

Both rear tyres cracking

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 May 2016 48,691 miles

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

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

Fail 10 May 2016 48,691 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 40,701 miles

Both rear tyre sidewalls heavily cracked

Exhaust system deteriorated and has minor blow

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 29,810 miles

emi light on

o/s number plate lens missing

Fail 4 Feb 2014 29,809 miles

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

emi light on

o/s number plate lens missing

Pass 7 Feb 2013 24,928 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 6 Feb 2013 24,928 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Engine management light on

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 17,643 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Feb 2012 17,643 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 12,345 miles

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 LXR is a 2008 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LXR, 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 LXR registered?

SV08 LXR is a 2008 Citroen Relay, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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