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VN08 ZRF

2008 Citroen Relay

Blue Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

98,086 mi
Last recorded98,086 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Relay99,132 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN08 ZRF
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 98,086 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2025 95,729 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 93,625 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on tread limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 87,359 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 77,979 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 77,979 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 71,512 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 71,512 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 64,576 miles

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

all exhaust mounts split but exhaust still secure

Fail 3 Jul 2017 64,576 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

all exhaust mounts split but exhaust still secure

Pass 13 Jul 2016 57,191 miles

misting of oil from rear shock absorbers

Fail 11 Jul 2016 57,170 miles

Front front brake application uneven 36% (3.7.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

misting of oil from rear shock absorbers

Pass 9 Jul 2015 50,237 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 43,254 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 9 Jul 2014 43,254 miles

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 33,070 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2013 33,070 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 26,243 miles

emissions to clean to be recorded

Fail 13 Jul 2012 26,243 miles

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

emissions to clean to be recorded

Pass 14 Jun 2011 12,592 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 Jun 2011 12,592 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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VN08 ZRF is a 2008 Citroen Relay in Blue with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 VN08 ZRF, 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 VN08 ZRF registered?

VN08 ZRF is a 2008 Citroen Relay, first registered on 20 June 2008.

Is VN08 ZRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN08 ZRF shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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