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YB18 VEK

2018 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

109,170 mi
Last recorded109,170 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Citroen Relay67,804 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB18 VEK
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 109,170 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratched from wipers (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 12 May 2026 109,170 miles

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

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratched from wipers (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2025 91,684 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view large crack (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Feb 2025 91,683 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view large crack (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 47,920 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 36,598 miles

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

exhaust system out of alignment

Fail 5 Oct 2022 36,544 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

exhaust system out of alignment

Pass 1 Oct 2021 23,744 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2021 23,744 miles

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury light unit (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (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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YB18 VEK is a 2018 Citroen Relay in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 YB18 VEK, 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 YB18 VEK registered?

YB18 VEK is a 2018 Citroen Relay, first registered on 30 May 2018.

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