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YC58 VAO

2008 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,424 mi
Last recorded98,424 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen Relay99,132 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC58 VAO
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2024 98,424 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Parking brake effort only just met.

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2024 98,424 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Parking brake effort only just met.

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 97,723 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2021 97,711 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 97,150 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2020 97,127 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 96,623 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 95,195 miles

Both front tyres cracking and splitting on sidewalls

exhaust box corroded/deteriorated

extra rear coil springs fitted between axle and body making suspension very stiff

nearside rear tyre cracking/splitting on sidewalls

Pass 8 Feb 2016 93,327 miles

Hiab crane hydraulics leaking on hoses

Fail 4 Feb 2016 93,299 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement nsr handbrake cable (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Hiab crane hydraulics leaking on hoses

Pass 30 Oct 2014 84,570 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 71,803 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 56,371 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 42,893 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 42,887 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (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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YC58 VAO is a 2008 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YC58 VAO, 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 YC58 VAO registered?

YC58 VAO is a 2008 Citroen Relay, first registered on 19 November 2008.

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The MOT history for YC58 VAO shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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