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SM18 HNH

2018 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

154,579 mi
Last recorded154,579 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Citroen Relay67,804 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM18 HNH
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 154,579 miles

Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed check strap welded to pillar (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 21 May 2026 154,523 miles

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

Reversing lamp switch does not operate automatically when reverse gear is selected remaining on when reverse gear not selected. (4.6.3 (a))

Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed check strap welded to pillar (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2025 142,626 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated clip broken (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed door check strap mount cracked (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated clip broken (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 22 Apr 2025 142,626 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated clip broken (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed door check strap mount cracked (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated clip broken (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 129,561 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2024 129,541 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2023 105,665 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 31 May 2022 80,064 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

air con pipe insecure at bottom of sump

Fail 31 May 2022 80,064 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

air con pipe insecure at bottom of sump

Pass 12 May 2021 53,839 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers seat (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured mirror side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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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SM18 HNH 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 SM18 HNH, 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 SM18 HNH registered?

SM18 HNH is a 2018 Citroen Relay, first registered on 31 May 2018.

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