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VU16 UBJ

2016 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

126,149 mi
Last recorded126,149 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Citroen Relay77,673 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU16 UBJ
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 126,149 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2025 126,149 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 115,356 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 99,762 miles

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 6 Dec 2023 99,762 miles

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

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 2 Dec 2022 80,057 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 61,024 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 47,642 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 37,872 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 UBJ is a 2016 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 UBJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU16 UBJ registered?

VU16 UBJ is a 2016 Citroen Relay, first registered on 15 March 2016.

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The MOT history for VU16 UBJ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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