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YG58 XBY

2008 Citroen Relay

Silver Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

178,070 mi
Last recorded178,070 miles
Recorded on9 May 2016
Typical for 2008 Citroen Relay99,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG58 XBY
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2016 178,070 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 162,466 miles

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

both rear tyres getting low on tread and starting to perish

drivers seat adjuster slightly stiff

exhaust rusty

front number plate slightly discoloured

front tyres worn on edges

near side front shocker slightly damp

near side front under wing sheilds slightly loose

near side repeater damaged ok on day of test

slight play in steering rack

Fail 27 Apr 2015 505,775 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres getting low on tread and starting to perish

drivers seat adjuster slightly stiff

exhaust rusty

front number plate slightly discoloured

front tyres worn on edges

near side front shocker slightly damp

near side front under wing sheilds slightly loose

near side repeater damaged ok on day of test

slight play in steering rack

Pass 16 Apr 2014 146,195 miles

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

exhaust rusty

front brake will soon need attension

near side repeater lens missing

off side mirror slightly loose

slight play in rear spring hanger bushes

slight play in steering rack

Fail 9 Apr 2014 145,317 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

exhaust rusty

near side repeater lens missing

off side mirror slightly loose

slight play in rear spring hanger bushes

slight play in steering rack

Pass 3 Apr 2013 121,285 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 99,169 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

advise no ply rating on o/s/front tyre

Fail 21 Sep 2012 99,168 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

advise front pads appear low

advise no ply rating on o/s/front tyre

o/s wiper poor

Pass 7 Sep 2011 59,500 miles

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

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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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YG58 XBY is a 2008 Citroen Relay in Silver with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 YG58 XBY, 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 YG58 XBY registered?

YG58 XBY is a 2008 Citroen Relay, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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