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VU18 SVZ

2018 Citroen Relay

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,174 mi
Last recorded93,174 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2018 Citroen Relay67,804 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU18 SVZ
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 93,174 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2025 92,022 miles

Rear axle bump stops worn

Fail 16 Sep 2025 92,004 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working Brocken on mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear axle bump stops worn

Pass 3 Jun 2024 81,340 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2024 81,340 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2023 68,968 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 54,436 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread depth outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 38,791 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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 SVZ is a 2018 Citroen Relay in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SVZ, 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 SVZ registered?

VU18 SVZ is a 2018 Citroen Relay, first registered on 17 April 2018.

Is VU18 SVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU18 SVZ shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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