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YJ18 GJV

2018 Citroen Relay

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

38,647 mi
Last recorded38,647 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Citroen Relay67,804 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ18 GJV
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 38,647 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2026 38,647 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2025 37,101 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (Starting to perish in the primary grooves) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Mar 2025 37,065 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perish in primary grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 32,500 miles

Nearside Front Inner Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Mar 2023 28,164 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 24,193 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2022 24,193 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened metal on metal with pad (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick metal on metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Apr 2021 20,332 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Pipe on rack. (2.1.5 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2021 20,275 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Pipe on rack. (2.1.5 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone A (3.2 (a) (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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YJ18 GJV is a 2018 Citroen Relay in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YJ18 GJV, 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 YJ18 GJV registered?

YJ18 GJV is a 2018 Citroen Relay, first registered on 5 March 2018.

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