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SM16 VLK

2016 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

95,844 mi
Last recorded95,844 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Citroen Relay77,673 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM16 VLK
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 95,844 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 89,446 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 83,522 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 72,168 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc scored on braking surface. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft oil seal leaking. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 59,600 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 47,960 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 47,960 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 30,412 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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SM16 VLK is a 2016 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2016 Citroen Relay models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 77,673 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 SM16 VLK, 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 10 years old, this Citroen Relay is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was SM16 VLK registered?

SM16 VLK is a 2016 Citroen Relay, first registered on 30 June 2016.

Is SM16 VLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM16 VLK shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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