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T8 EGM

2008 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

159,605 mi
Last recorded159,605 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen Relay99,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT8 EGM
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2020 159,605 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2020 134,880 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer and inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 129,168 miles

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

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded away

brake pipes starting to corrode

complete exhaust system corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2019 129,139 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded away

brake pipes starting to corrode

complete exhaust system corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2018 128,213 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 23 Feb 2018 128,213 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 125,649 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 120,010 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 110,417 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

exhaust corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2015 110,417 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

exhaust corroded

Fail 26 Jan 2015 110,408 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Oil leak

n/s/f side light marker not working

Pass 3 Sep 2014 101,920 miles

Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 126,290 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

exhaust silencer weak

Fail 5 Sep 2013 125,095 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

exhaust silencer weak

Pass 14 Aug 2012 90,201 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)

Fail 11 Aug 2012 90,201 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/r side marker light n/w

o/s side marker light n/w

Pass 16 Jun 2011 65,280 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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T8 EGM 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 58.8%.

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 T8 EGM, 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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T8 EGM is a 2008 Citroen Relay, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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