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VU08 XXS

2008 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

148,318 mi
Last recorded148,318 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Relay99,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU08 XXS
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2025 148,318 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Feb 2025 148,317 miles

Nearside Brake cable damaged Handbrake cable (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Engine management lamp illuminated

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2024 143,749 miles

Engine management lamp indicating fault

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 6 Feb 2024 143,749 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Engine management lamp indicating fault

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 139,645 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2023 139,645 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 131,985 miles

Central Silencer outer skin holed,poor condition.

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

Fail 5 Jan 2022 131,962 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour Lens missing. (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush separated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central Silencer outer skin holed,poor condition.

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 125,410 miles

Central Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Mobile phone holder. ()

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens missing. (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2021 125,410 miles

Nearside Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Sliding door non open,unable to inspect frame. (6.2.3 (a))

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

Central Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Mobile phone holder. ()

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens missing. (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 119,453 miles

engine breather pipe split

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

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

Pass 22 May 2019 114,291 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside reverse light not working

Fail 15 May 2019 114,275 miles

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

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

nearside reverse light not working

Pass 21 May 2018 105,768 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both side repeaters are damaged

Fail 4 May 2018 105,767 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both side repeaters are damaged

nearside reverse light not working

Pass 2 May 2017 95,580 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

front brake wear sensor wire damaged nearside

Fail 2 May 2017 95,580 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

front brake wear sensor wire damaged nearside

Pass 3 May 2016 86,863 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 May 2015 74,660 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 61,253 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 44,995 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 44,951 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 31,754 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 21,572 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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VU08 XXS is a 2008 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VU08 XXS, 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 VU08 XXS registered?

VU08 XXS is a 2008 Citroen Relay, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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