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LC18 FYL

2018 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

158,610 mi
Last recorded158,610 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Citroen Relay67,804 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC18 FYL
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 158,610 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing VERY worn on outer sidewall and has nail in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges and Cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jul 2026 158,596 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing VERY worn on outer sidewall and has nail in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges and Cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 143,887 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak

Fail 2 Jul 2025 143,884 miles

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 3rd/high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 127,861 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2023 109,219 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 96,746 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 May 2022 96,746 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Outline marker lamp not working centre (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2021 74,282 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 May 2021 74,266 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear tyres worn uneven on inner edge

front inner brake pads appear to be wearing thin

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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LC18 FYL is a 2018 Citroen Relay in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LC18 FYL, 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 LC18 FYL registered?

LC18 FYL is a 2018 Citroen Relay, first registered on 30 April 2018.

Is LC18 FYL safe to buy?

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