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VB04 RDZ

2008 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

213,529 mi
Last recorded213,529 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen Relay99,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVB04 RDZ
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2020 213,529 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 171,059 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 155,818 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

silencer deteriorating

Fail 17 Jan 2018 155,366 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases clamp missing (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

silencer deteriorating

Pass 26 Jan 2017 134,666 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge

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

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

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

both door mirrors damaged

Fail 6 Jan 2017 134,623 miles

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

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge

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

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

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

both door mirrors damaged

Pass 5 Jan 2016 114,944 miles

Nearside Front side repeater damaged

Rear exhaust box corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Jan 2016 114,944 miles

Nearside Front side repeater damaged

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear exhaust box corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 96,568 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2014 96,568 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all exhaust rubers deteriorated

Fail 6 Dec 2013 78,199 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

all3 exhaust mountings deteriorated

ecu light on

offsode side repeater (mirror) lens broken

Pass 6 Dec 2013 78,199 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

all3 exhaust mountings deteriorated

ecu light on

offsode side repeater (mirror) lens broken

Pass 7 Dec 2012 58,225 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 56,190 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 19 Jun 2012 56,186 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 46,760 miles

Camber on offside front wheel greater then the nearside

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)

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

Fail 12 May 2011 46,758 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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)

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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VB04 RDZ 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 VB04 RDZ, 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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VB04 RDZ is a 2008 Citroen Relay, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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