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VK08 XHF

2008 Citroen Relay

Blue Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

126,215 mi
Last recorded126,215 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2018
Typical for 2008 Citroen Relay99,132 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK08 XHF
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2018 126,215 miles

Nearside Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 116,580 miles

back exhaust box deteriorating

engine management light on

Fail 12 Sep 2017 116,578 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm centre tread (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

back exhaust box deteriorating

engine management light on

Pass 31 Aug 2016 96,122 miles

Nearside Rear Park brake efficiency poor

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

Fail 30 Aug 2016 96,120 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp n/s rear light, stop light and both reversing lights and front position light (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Indecator (1.2.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Park brake efficiency poor

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

n/s rear lamp cluster lens broken

Pass 27 Aug 2015 83,129 miles

Front and rear brake pads wearing down

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

dashboard bulb warning light on

exhaust box outer skin deteriorating

Fail 27 Aug 2015 83,129 miles

Front and rear brake pads wearing down

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

dashboard bulb warning light on

exhaust box outer skin deteriorating

Pass 27 Aug 2014 69,074 miles

eml light on

nearside front mirror cover damaged and covered in tape

nearside front road wheel outer lip slightly damaged

offside front side reapeter lense damaged

Pass 17 Jun 2013 57,117 miles

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

both nearside outer tyre walls scuffed

engine management light on

two out of four exhaust mountings split and on saftey mechanisum

Pass 28 May 2012 51,875 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 28 May 2012 51,875 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 21 May 2011 37,845 miles

Front wiper blades starting to split.

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

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

Fail 19 May 2011 37,845 miles

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

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

Front wiper blades starting to split.

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

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

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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VK08 XHF is a 2008 Citroen Relay in Blue with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 VK08 XHF, 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 VK08 XHF registered?

VK08 XHF is a 2008 Citroen Relay, first registered on 17 June 2008.

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