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AE16 VVA

2016 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

201,687 mi
Last recorded201,687 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Citroen Relay77,673 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE16 VVA
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 201,687 miles

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 194,581 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2024 194,578 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front wiper blade not fully secure

Pass 26 Oct 2023 184,379 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 178,401 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2022 178,397 miles

Power steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 149,869 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2021 149,869 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 116,169 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 81,808 miles

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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AE16 VVA is a 2016 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2016 Citroen Relay models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 77,673 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 AE16 VVA, 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 10 years old, this Citroen Relay is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AE16 VVA registered?

AE16 VVA is a 2016 Citroen Relay, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is AE16 VVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE16 VVA shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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