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LA18 VEV

2018 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,512 mi
Last recorded54,512 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Citroen Relay67,804 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA18 VEV
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 54,512 miles

clutch pedal rubber split

front brake discs worn

front brake pads will require replacement in approx 2500 miles

nearside door mirror housing damaged

nearside front shock absorber damp

offside front tyre is at 2mm and tread is damaged - advise replacement

oil seepage

Fail 13 Jul 2026 54,512 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

clutch pedal rubber split

front brake discs worn

front brake pads will require replacement in approx 2500 miles

nearside door mirror housing damaged

nearside front shock absorber damp

offside front tyre is at 2mm and tread is damaged - advise replacement

oil seepage

Pass 22 Jul 2025 47,908 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

nearside door mirror housing is incomplete

nearside front brake pad wear indicator wire severed

nearside front shock absorber damp

nearside front tyre at 2.5mm and is worn below 1.6mm on outer edge - advise replacement

offside front tyre worn on both edges

offside rear light unit damaged

oil seepage

power steering hose assembly support bracket at rear of engine is fractured

rear suspension is on bump stops

rear tyres wearing unevenly

Fail 22 Jul 2025 47,908 miles

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

brake pedal rubber worn

nearside door mirror housing is incomplete

nearside front brake pad wear indicator wire severed

nearside front shock absorber damp

nearside front tyre at 2.5mm and is worn below 1.6mm on outer edge - advise replacement

offside front tyre worn on both edges

offside rear light unit damaged

oil seepage

power steering hose assembly support bracket at rear of engine is fractured

rear suspension is on bump stops

rear tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 25 Jul 2024 40,738 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2024 40,738 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jun 2023 34,213 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 27,900 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 21,901 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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LA18 VEV is a 2018 Citroen Relay in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LA18 VEV, 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 LA18 VEV registered?

LA18 VEV is a 2018 Citroen Relay, first registered on 3 July 2018.

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