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R18 GBS

2011 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

66,203 mi
Last recorded66,203 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen Relay101,035 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR18 GBS
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 66,203 miles

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Both side light (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 21 Aug 2025 66,193 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Both side light (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 65,878 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 64,758 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 63,776 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Aug 2022 63,776 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2021 63,051 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 62,335 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2019 62,038 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 60,039 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2018 60,039 miles

Central Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2017 58,761 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 58,730 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 May 2016 58,730 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 56,011 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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R18 GBS is a 2011 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2011 Citroen Relay models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 101,035 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 R18 GBS, 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 15 years old, this Citroen Relay is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was R18 GBS registered?

R18 GBS is a 2011 Citroen Relay, first registered on 20 June 2011.

Is R18 GBS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R18 GBS shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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