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VU18 SWV

2018 Citroen Relay

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,028 mi
Last recorded71,028 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 Citroen Relay67,804 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 71,028 miles

Exhaust mounting defective 3x rubbers. Split /snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Sep 2025 71,028 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Exhaust mounting defective 3x rubbers. Split /snapped (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 63,537 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 55,853 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2024 55,853 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 42,985 miles

Offside Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged bracket broke rubbing on driveshaft (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 37,368 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 26,350 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2021 26,350 miles

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

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 SWV 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 SWV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VU18 SWV?

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What year was VU18 SWV registered?

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

Is VU18 SWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU18 SWV 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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