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VE08 HVY

2008 Citroen Relay

Blue Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

92,922 mi
Last recorded92,922 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Relay99,132 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE08 HVY
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 92,922 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front of outer sill under passenger door (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front of outer sill under drivers door (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear end of outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2025 92,910 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearward wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front of outer sill under passenger door (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front of outer sill under drivers door (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear end of outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 91,684 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 89,122 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 87,760 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 front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 85,904 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 84,664 miles

Offside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 83,521 miles

Exhaust system deteriated at center section.

Pass 24 Jun 2016 80,432 miles

Exhaust system starting to deteriate

Pass 9 Jun 2015 70,734 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 61,584 miles

handbrake has excess travel

n/s front outer tyre wall damaged

Pass 27 Jun 2013 50,710 miles

handbrake 18%

Pass 28 Jun 2012 41,663 miles

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

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 27 Jun 2012 41,647 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 13 Jun 2011 28,708 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 28,708 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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VE08 HVY is a 2008 Citroen Relay in Blue with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VE08 HVY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VE08 HVY registered?

VE08 HVY is a 2008 Citroen Relay, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is VE08 HVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE08 HVY shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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