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VU18 PYA

2018 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

56,601 mi
Last recorded56,601 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Citroen Relay67,804 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU18 PYA
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 56,601 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2026 56,601 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both dipped beam bulbs inop (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2025 49,447 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2025 49,447 miles

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror casing damaged, exposed sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror casing damaged, exposed sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens cracked (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 30 Aug 2024 45,613 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2024 45,613 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both Sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Power steering component leaking Pipes Into Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 32,517 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 1.6mm on legal limits (5.2.3 (e))

slight weapage of power steering fluid around rack area advise further investgation.

Pass 28 Jul 2022 24,408 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 19,590 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2021 19,590 miles

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

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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VU18 PYA is a 2018 Citroen Relay in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VU18 PYA, 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 VU18 PYA registered?

VU18 PYA is a 2018 Citroen Relay, first registered on 28 August 2018.

Is VU18 PYA safe to buy?

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