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VU18 SWO

2018 Citroen Relay

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,517 mi
Last recorded102,517 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Citroen Relay67,804 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 102,517 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2025 92,545 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2025 92,545 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 92,408 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2024 92,408 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 81,696 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2022 64,527 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2021 48,989 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 48,982 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread depth also nail in tread (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 SWO is a 2018 Citroen Relay in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SWO, 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 SWO registered?

VU18 SWO is a 2018 Citroen Relay, first registered on 19 April 2018.

Is VU18 SWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU18 SWO shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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