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WJ08 HEU

2008 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

201,078 mi
Last recorded201,078 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Relay99,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ08 HEU
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 201,078 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

under vehicle sills chassis corroded

Fail 24 Jan 2026 201,078 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

under vehicle sills chassis corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2025 196,469 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 190,256 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 188,342 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 178,559 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Dec 2021 178,559 miles

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

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

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Dec 2020 170,333 miles

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

Fail 23 Dec 2020 170,331 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 155,668 miles

Offside Front SHOCKER MISTING REAR SPRINGS EYE BUSHES

Pass 22 Jun 2018 142,800 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 142,788 miles

Nearside All outline marker lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Mar 2017 133,890 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 119,574 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 105,961 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 88,346 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2013 85,171 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2013 85,171 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 75,884 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 69,233 miles

two exhaust rubbers split

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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WJ08 HEU is a 2008 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WJ08 HEU, 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 WJ08 HEU registered?

WJ08 HEU is a 2008 Citroen Relay, first registered on 23 June 2008.

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