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VA08 EFP

2008 Citroen Relay

Blue Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

144,394 mi
Last recorded144,394 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Relay99,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA08 EFP
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 144,394 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 May 2025 139,416 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))

Pass 10 May 2024 137,061 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 133,782 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 128,324 miles
Fail 25 May 2022 128,324 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Apr 2021 122,039 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 119,018 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 116,492 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2019 116,492 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2018 115,471 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 115,242 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 114,033 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2015 110,508 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 104,762 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 104,762 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

chips in windscreen

front brake pads low

Pass 26 Jul 2013 88,497 miles

chips in windscreen

Fail 26 Jul 2013 88,497 miles

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

chips in windscreen

Pass 27 Jul 2012 68,252 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 68,252 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 52,277 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 52,277 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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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VA08 EFP is a 2008 Citroen Relay in Blue with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 VA08 EFP, 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 VA08 EFP registered?

VA08 EFP is a 2008 Citroen Relay, first registered on 28 July 2008.

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