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AF68 ESU

2018 Citroen Relay

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2023
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

157,948 mi
Last recorded157,948 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2022
Typical for 2018 Citroen Relay67,804 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF68 ESU
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2022 157,948 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2022 157,944 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 3 Oct 2022 157,920 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment inner & outer (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Exhaust emissions are too clean, to get a reading

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Hand brake just met very minimum mot requirements / needs adjustment repair / repair

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 120,648 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Oct 2021 120,646 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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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AF68 ESU is a 2018 Citroen Relay in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 2018 Citroen Relay models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 67,804 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 AF68 ESU, 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 8 years old, this Citroen Relay is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AF68 ESU registered?

AF68 ESU is a 2018 Citroen Relay, first registered on 30 September 2018.

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