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VN18 SWX

2018 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,511 mi
Last recorded148,511 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2018 Citroen Relay67,804 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN18 SWX
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 148,511 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2026 147,607 miles

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

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

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

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2025 132,359 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2025 132,357 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))

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

Fail 28 May 2025 132,356 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Holed to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. /*-/*-ADJUSTED-*\-*\ (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left /*-/*-ADJUSTED-*\-*\ (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake drum internals noisy ????

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

Pass 19 Jun 2024 131,582 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 111,113 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2022 70,742 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 55,776 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and BALD inner 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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VN18 SWX is a 2018 Citroen Relay in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VN18 SWX, 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 VN18 SWX registered?

VN18 SWX is a 2018 Citroen Relay, first registered on 15 June 2018.

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