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VN16 AEK

2016 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,194 mi
Last recorded81,194 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Citroen Relay77,673 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN16 AEK
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 81,194 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2024 73,617 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 67,228 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 61,286 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2022 61,269 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Nov 2021 51,502 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2021 51,502 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Nov 2020 27,502 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2020 27,501 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

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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VN16 AEK is a 2016 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VN16 AEK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VN16 AEK?

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What year was VN16 AEK registered?

VN16 AEK is a 2016 Citroen Relay, first registered on 31 May 2016.

Is VN16 AEK safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN16 AEK shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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