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VU66 DVG

2016 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2026
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

182,502 mi
Last recorded182,502 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Citroen Relay77,673 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU66 DVG
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 182,502 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2025 182,502 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 170,839 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2024 170,839 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 160,613 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside arms inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Aug 2023 160,613 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside arms inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 150,286 miles

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

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

exhaust tail pipe badly crushed

Fail 28 Jul 2022 150,269 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

exhaust tail pipe badly crushed

Pass 30 Jul 2021 139,614 miles

Nearside Rear Park brake effort lagging, adjustment / repair maybe required

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

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

exhaust damaged / bent

Pass 3 Aug 2020 128,191 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose and damaged (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2020 128,191 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords marked with chalk (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose and damaged (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 116,461 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 116,454 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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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VU66 DVG is a 2016 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 VU66 DVG, 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.

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VU66 DVG is a 2016 Citroen Relay, first registered on 24 October 2016.

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