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VT18 BVP

2018 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

81,162 mi
Last recorded81,162 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 Citroen Relay67,804 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVT18 BVP
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 81,162 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2025 81,162 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 69,949 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 55,203 miles

Coolant level below minimum

Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off Secured with tape (0.1 (a))

Fail 20 Oct 2023 55,203 miles

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

Coolant level below minimum

Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off Secured with tape (0.1 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 44,612 miles

power steering pipe mounting bracket broken

Fail 26 Oct 2022 44,612 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside mirror glass cracked

power steering pipe mounting bracket broken

Pass 20 Oct 2021 36,450 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside side repeater lamp damaged

Fail 20 Oct 2021 36,450 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside side repeater lamp damaged

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

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

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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VT18 BVP 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 55.6%.

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 VT18 BVP, 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 VT18 BVP registered?

VT18 BVP is a 2018 Citroen Relay, first registered on 1 November 2018.

Is VT18 BVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for VT18 BVP shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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