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VN16 VGU

2016 Citroen Relay

Silver Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

137,895 mi
Last recorded137,895 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2025
Typical for 2016 Citroen Relay77,673 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN16 VGU
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2025 137,895 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes have slight corrosion at joints (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front slight metallic scraping noise from wheel area when rotated

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front door check strap adrift

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view multiple chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive minor engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light both have slight damage (4.4.1 (b) (i))

both rear view mirror casings damaged

Pass 20 Feb 2024 120,504 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged both mirrors (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front door check strap adrift

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light slight damage to lens & mirror housing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 101,660 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged both sides (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front drivers door check strap adrift

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside indicator repeater lamp has slight damage

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated (4.10 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2023 101,658 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front drivers door check strap adrift

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

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside indicator repeater lamp has slight damage

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

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

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

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated (4.10 (b) (i))

handbrake lever travel would benefit from adjustment

Pass 25 Feb 2022 79,870 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2022 79,867 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Mar 2021 58,942 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 6 Jul 2020 52,292 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 41,545 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2019 41,544 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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 VGU is a 2016 Citroen Relay in Silver with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VGU, 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 VN16 VGU registered?

VN16 VGU is a 2016 Citroen Relay, first registered on 21 July 2016.

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