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VE16 LYW

2016 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

194,416 mi
Last recorded194,416 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Citroen Relay77,673 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE16 LYW
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 194,416 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2025 194,416 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Rear Other passenger door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed (6.2.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2024 188,884 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2024 188,883 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 185,560 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 3 Aug 2022 180,500 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2022 180,500 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 173,622 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2021 173,622 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 167,052 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2020 167,052 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both nearside and offside (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 156,074 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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VE16 LYW is a 2016 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 VE16 LYW, 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 VE16 LYW registered?

VE16 LYW is a 2016 Citroen Relay, first registered on 4 July 2016.

Is VE16 LYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE16 LYW shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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