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VE65 TFU

2016 Citroen Relay

Silver Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2025
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

184,668 mi
Last recorded184,668 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2024
Typical for 2016 Citroen Relay77,673 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE65 TFU
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2024 184,668 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front wing mirror glass cracked

Fail 5 Aug 2024 184,668 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working wingmirror indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front wing mirror glass cracked

Fail 22 Jul 2024 184,662 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Jul 2023 178,129 miles

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

Sump corroded (Slight leak)

Fail 11 Jul 2023 178,129 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury Miror (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Sump corroded (Slight leak)

Pass 5 Aug 2022 169,379 miles

Sump corroded slight oil leak

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 25 Jul 2022 169,375 miles

Emissions not tested vehicle in limp mode (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Sump corroded slight oil leak

Pass 22 Jul 2021 157,518 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2021 157,513 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 143,116 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 131,895 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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VE65 TFU is a 2016 Citroen Relay in Silver with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 VE65 TFU, 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 VE65 TFU registered?

VE65 TFU is a 2016 Citroen Relay, first registered on 22 January 2016.

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