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Y4 VDL

2008 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

118,311 mi
Last recorded118,311 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Relay99,132 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY4 VDL
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 118,311 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2025 115,741 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2024 113,630 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 4 Feb 2023 110,043 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 108,794 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

surface corrosion on body, chassis and suspension components

Pass 18 Jan 2021 106,144 miles

Front tyres worn to 2.5mm

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust silencer in poor condition

surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 11 Jan 2020 104,633 miles

Front tyres worn to 2.5mm

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Inner sill corroded and holed, but not within a prescribed area

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 9 Feb 2019 102,780 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 94,705 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 83,924 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' also crack at bottom of screen outside both zones (8.3.1d)

exhaust starting to deteriorate

Fail 2 Feb 2017 83,830 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases crack at cat (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' also crack at bottom of screen outside both zones (8.3.1d)

exhaust starting to deteriorate

Pass 27 Jan 2016 72,249 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases by cat (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 62,094 miles

exhaust silencer starting to deteriate

front pads getting low

Fail 4 Feb 2014 51,982 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Small chip in windscreen outside both zones

Pass 4 Feb 2014 51,982 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Small chip in windscreen outside both zones

Pass 5 Feb 2013 41,657 miles

screen cracked but outsideswept area

Pass 31 Jan 2012 33,638 miles

screen cracked along bottom of screen

Pass 2 Feb 2011 27,319 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 20,717 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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Y4 VDL is a 2008 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 Y4 VDL, 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 Y4 VDL registered?

Y4 VDL is a 2008 Citroen Relay, first registered on 29 January 2008.

Is Y4 VDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y4 VDL shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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