2008 · 16 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2008 Citroen Relay MOT pass rate and common faults

841 MOT tests in 2024. 58.1% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

102Above average
Passed first time58.1%
Failed or needed repairs41.9%
Typical mileage at test119,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 841 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements7.1%
  2. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength5.8%
  3. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps4.4%
  4. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.2%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.9%
  6. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect3.8%
  7. Rbt (sp): efficiency less than 50% of the required value3.3%
    39 marked dangerous
  8. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side3.1%
  9. Side repeaters: not working3.0%
  10. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.9%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics45.9%
  2. Brakes23.4%
  3. Suspension22.6%
  4. Body & chassis14.9%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)8.7%
  6. Emissions & leaks7.0%
  7. Tyres3.1%
  8. Steering2.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine17.4%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn13.0%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.8%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm9.9%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure9.4%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2008 Citroen Relay?

In 2024, 58.1% of 2008 Citroen Relay cars passed their MOT first time, across 841 tests. The average for all 16-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2008 Citroen Relay?

The most common failure reasons were rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2008 Citroen Relay reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 102, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).