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SL18 YKU

2018 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

96,728 mi
Last recorded96,728 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Citroen Relay67,804 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL18 YKU
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 96,728 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2024 94,509 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2023 89,822 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 29 Nov 2023 89,822 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 86,615 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2022 86,614 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door hinge missing hinge snapped (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component insecure power steering pipe (2.1.5 (d) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2022 86,584 miles

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

Front Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation (1.1.15 (d))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 66,664 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2mm and worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 28 May 2021 66,662 miles

Body component damaged and likely to cause injury both rear light unit lens covers damaged and presenting sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2mm and worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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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SL18 YKU 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 55.6%.

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 SL18 YKU, 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 SL18 YKU registered?

SL18 YKU is a 2018 Citroen Relay, first registered on 31 May 2018.

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