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W17 KDS

2008 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

42,687 mi
Last recorded42,687 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Relay99,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW17 KDS
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 42,687 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2026 42,665 miles

Brake cable insecure cable from lever to centre not supported (1.1.15 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Imbalance 45% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Washer jet inop (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding Unable to check wheel bearing (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength corroded top of wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill corroded in 2 places near leaf spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Imbalance 32%. Offside slightly slow (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre over ten years old is fitted to a rear axle of a minibus with a single wheel fitment DOT code - 3015. (5.2.3 (m)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre over ten years old is fitted to a rear axle of a minibus with a single wheel fitment DOT code - 3015. (5.2.3 (m)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective rubber mount worn near flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. PRS- rectified (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corroded top of wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low PRS - rectified (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill area corroded and holed. Outside of prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 41,838 miles

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

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2024 41,815 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Speed limiter plate missing (7.10 (e))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Coolant leak rad

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

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy both front wheel bearing slightly rough (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear rear lamp lose

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres 9 years old and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 38,739 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 14 Nov 2023 38,730 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2022 34,671 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 31,436 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 30,162 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 29,451 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2020 29,451 miles

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

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 27,374 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 27,374 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 24,534 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 21,587 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 18 Jan 2017 21,587 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2016 18,660 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2015 15,292 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 11,153 miles

battery covers on floor not fitted

exhaust mounting rubbers split

offside handbrake effort slightly low

offside rear backplate rubbing brake disc

oil leak

slight chips in windscreen

Fail 24 Jan 2014 11,144 miles

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

Speed limiter not fitted (6.5.B.1)

Speed limiter plate missing (6.5.A.1a)

battery covers on floor not fitted

exhaust mounting rubbers split

offside handbrake effort slightly low

offside rear backplate rubbing brake disc

oil leak

slight chips in windscreen

Pass 10 Oct 2013 11,132 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 11,131 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

Offside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Pass 28 Dec 2012 10,973 miles

Oil leak

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

offside door mirror glass cracked.

rear discs worn and lipped.

Fail 28 Dec 2012 10,973 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside door mirror glass cracked.

rear discs worn and lipped.

Pass 29 Dec 2011 10,892 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2011 10,875 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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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W17 KDS is a 2008 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 W17 KDS, 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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W17 KDS is a 2008 Citroen Relay, first registered on 29 October 2008.

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