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VN18 YDJ

2018 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

147,859 mi
Last recorded147,859 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 Citroen Relay67,804 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 147,859 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 18 Nov 2025 147,854 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush separated from centre (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush separated from centre (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 143,353 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2024 143,353 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high /*-/*-ADJUSTED-*\-*\ (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure TOP REAR BRACKET BOLT MISSING - RENEW (4.1.1 (c))

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 high /*-/*-ADJUSTED-*\-*\ (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure TOP REAR BRACKET BOLT MISSING - RENEW (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 117,027 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 90,371 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 74,519 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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VN18 YDJ is a 2018 Citroen Relay in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YDJ, 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 YDJ registered?

VN18 YDJ is a 2018 Citroen Relay, first registered on 21 June 2018.

Is VN18 YDJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN18 YDJ shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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