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SY08 XHB

2008 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

111,867 mi
Last recorded111,867 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Relay99,132 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY08 XHB
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 Dec 2025 111,867 miles

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 98,505 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2023 86,268 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2022 76,191 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 68,461 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2021 68,441 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 67,010 miles
Pass 27 May 2019 61,845 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 57,430 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 52,949 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 46,886 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2015 40,179 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 32,080 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 32,080 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 27 May 2013 26,000 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 21 Apr 2012 17,422 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 10,452 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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SY08 XHB is a 2008 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 SY08 XHB, 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 SY08 XHB registered?

SY08 XHB is a 2008 Citroen Relay, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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