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VU16 NKT

2016 Citroen Relay

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

199,472 mi
Last recorded199,472 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Citroen Relay77,673 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU16 NKT
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 199,472 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 183,458 miles

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

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component minor power steering fluid leak from steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged drivers seat belt has light fraying (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 167,526 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 23 Aug 2023 167,525 miles

Offside Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected door mirror indicator lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 147,397 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 126,761 miles

Offside Rear Handbrake performance low

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 104,734 miles

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

emissions to clean to detect

Pass 12 Aug 2019 82,610 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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VU16 NKT is a 2016 Citroen Relay in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VU16 NKT, 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 VU16 NKT registered?

VU16 NKT is a 2016 Citroen Relay, first registered on 29 July 2016.

Is VU16 NKT safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU16 NKT shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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