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CR53 SAM

2018 Citroen Relay

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

115,128 mi
Last recorded115,128 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Citroen Relay67,804 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCR53 SAM
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 115,128 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2025 111,641 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2023 107,498 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 101,818 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 89,020 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2021 89,017 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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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CR53 SAM is a 2018 Citroen Relay in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CR53 SAM, 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 CR53 SAM registered?

CR53 SAM is a 2018 Citroen Relay, first registered on 30 November 2018.

Is CR53 SAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for CR53 SAM shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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