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YA08 HTL

2008 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2021
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

166,146 mi
Last recorded166,146 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen Relay99,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA08 HTL
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2020 166,146 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2020 166,146 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2018 157,607 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s and centre ()

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2018 157,542 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s and centre ()

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 152,214 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 24 Nov 2017 152,214 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 141,330 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 Nov 2016 141,330 miles

Central Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Nov 2015 125,469 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall perishing

Fail 29 Oct 2015 125,057 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid all (8.2.3)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

engine management warning light on

engine oil was very low regular checking required

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall perishing

Pass 21 Nov 2014 106,580 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 106,580 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 102,678 miles

Oil leak

exhaust slincer well corrroded

part of center brake light not working

Fail 15 Jul 2014 102,676 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

engine managment light on

exhaust slincer well corrroded

front brake pads starting to wear thin

part of center brake light not working

Pass 16 Jul 2013 83,372 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 83,362 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 57,911 miles

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

park brake cable securing clips missing

Fail 20 Jul 2012 57,911 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

park brake cable securing clips missing

Pass 13 Jul 2011 35,608 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 35,608 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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YA08 HTL 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 50%.

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 YA08 HTL, 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 YA08 HTL registered?

YA08 HTL is a 2008 Citroen Relay, first registered on 16 July 2008.

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