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VA57 HFT

2008 Citroen Relay

Blue Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

89,760 mi
Last recorded89,760 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen Relay99,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA57 HFT
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2024 89,760 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi joint repaired (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 72,672 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 68,629 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 65,244 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2021 65,244 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 61,639 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 57,979 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Jan 2018 55,173 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 51,017 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 46,008 miles

spare tyre defective

Fail 23 Jan 2016 46,008 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

spare tyre defective

Pass 24 Jan 2015 41,897 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 38,241 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 33,817 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear brake pads wearing low

Fail 28 Jan 2013 33,817 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 27 Jan 2012 28,878 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 28,677 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 23,809 miles

1.Front number plate cracked. 2.Front brake pads worn.

3.N/S wing mirror cracked.

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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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VA57 HFT is a 2008 Citroen Relay in Blue with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 VA57 HFT, 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 VA57 HFT registered?

VA57 HFT is a 2008 Citroen Relay, first registered on 21 January 2008.

Is VA57 HFT safe to buy?

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