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YC57 OAA

2008 Citroen Relay

Blue Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

255,320 mi
Last recorded255,320 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen Relay99,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC57 OAA
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2019 255,320 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2019 255,301 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 248,601 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported box (7.1.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 248,601 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 248,601 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak

Pass 5 Jan 2015 248,601 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

exhaust rubber broken but system supported

Fail 31 Dec 2014 248,601 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

exhaust rubber broken but system supported

Pass 8 Jan 2014 248,601 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 248,601 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 208,873 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2012 208,873 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 152,313 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2010 152,296 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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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YC57 OAA is a 2008 Citroen Relay in Blue with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YC57 OAA, 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 YC57 OAA registered?

YC57 OAA is a 2008 Citroen Relay, first registered on 18 January 2008.

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