2008 Citroen Relay 3.0L Diesel · OV08 LBZ
2008 Citroen Relay (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01 May 2008. Recorded mileage 148,452 miles. MOT valid until 22 Feb 2027. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN RELAY
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 148,452 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OV08 LBZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/02/2026
- 148,452 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OV08 LBZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Citroen Relay (OV08 LBZ) between January 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Offside front inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
OV08 LBZ Mileage History
- 19/01/2024126,390 mi
- 07/02/2025136,839 mi+10,449 mi
- 07/02/2025136,840 mi+1 mi
- 17/02/2026148,452 mi+11,612 mi
- 23/02/2026148,452 mi
Average of roughly 10,520 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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