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White · Diesel · 2002 · 2,179 cc

L16 SGWMOT history

L16 SGW is a white diesel Citroën Relay first used on 31 Jul 2002. Its MOT expired on 9 Oct 2021 and it has passed 14 of 26 MOT tests, with 122,609 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jun 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 9 Oct 2021
Mileage
122,609 mi
At MOT on 1 Jun 2022
MOT tests
26
14 passed · 12 failed
Per year
6,420 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L16 SGW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
Relay
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,179 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
31 Jul 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Oct 2021
Latest MOT test
1 Jun 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

L16 SGW was last recorded at 122,609 miles on 1 Jun 2022, 1,624 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Oct 2020.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 8 May 2012: 53,081 miles, lower than 70,664 miles on 30 Mar 2011.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
120,985 miles · 10 Oct 2020
Between the last two tests
1,624 miles
Average per year
6,420 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 122,609 miles
  • 2020 – 120,985 miles
  • 2019 – 98,632 miles
  • 2018 – 86,763 miles
  • 2017 – 77,720 miles
  • 2016 – 73,681 miles
  • 2015 – 69,205 miles
  • 2014 – 62,037 miles
  • 2013 – 55,125 miles
  • 2012 – 53,081 miles
  • 2011 – 70,664 miles
  • 2009 – 56,638 miles
  • 2008 – 36,675 miles
  • 2007 – 32,757 miles
  • 2006 – 20,215 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail122,609 miles
  • DangerousExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
  • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine 1.20 (8.2.2.2 (b))
  • MajorNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear inner panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Inner Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded front wheel arch (1.1.21 (e) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCoolant leak
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

What MOT failures mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Central Rear exhaust box slightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and o/s/f

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and o/s/f subframe mounting point marked in yellow

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front and o/s/f headlamp deflectors fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

26 tests since 20 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail122,609 miles (+1,624)1 dangerous10 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,609 miles
    Test number
    571014808015
    • DangerousExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine 1.20 (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear inner panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded front wheel arch (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass120,985 miles (+415)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    120,985 miles
    Test number
    904000257971

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail120,570 miles (+21,938)7 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,570 miles
    Test number
    376930947996
    • MajorFuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass98,632 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    98,632 miles
    Test number
    597271025592
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear exhaust box slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and o/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and o/s/f subframe mounting point marked in yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front and o/s/f headlamp deflectors fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front jacking point slightly corroded marked in yellow
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sill marked in yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded on rack marked in yellow (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryInjector seal slight leak of gases

  5. Fail98,632 miles (+11,869)1 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,632 miles
    Test number
    966898162672
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear exhaust box slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and o/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and o/s/f subframe mounting point marked in yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front and o/s/f headlamp deflectors fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front jacking point slightly corroded marked in yellow
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sill marked in yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded on rack marked in yellow (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryInjector seal slight leak of gases

  6. Pass86,763 miles (+38)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2019
    Odometer
    86,763 miles
    Test number
    441511840633
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner sill area corroded in front of rear wheel

  7. Fail86,725 miles (+9,005)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,725 miles
    Test number
    805081010249
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner sill area corroded in front of rear wheel

  8. Pass77,720 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2018
    Odometer
    77,720 miles
    Test number
    324175942526

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail77,720 miles (+4,039)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,720 miles
    Test number
    498128522072
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

  10. Pass73,681 miles (+4,476)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2017
    Odometer
    73,681 miles
    Test number
    385280022246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass69,205 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2016
    Odometer
    69,205 miles
    Test number
    537786925172
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteOffside outer sil slighty corroded

  12. Fail69,202 miles (+7,165)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,202 miles
    Test number
    548736325140
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteOffside outer sil slighty corroded

  13. Pass62,037 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2015
    Odometer
    62,037 miles
    Test number
    408270424177
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  14. Fail62,035 miles (+6,910)1 dangerous1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,035 miles
    Test number
    527539314193
    • DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  15. Pass55,125 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2014
    Odometer
    55,125 miles
    Test number
    205714613472
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  16. Fail55,123 miles (+2,042)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,123 miles
    Test number
    465313313131
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  17. Pass53,081 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2013
    Odometer
    53,081 miles
    Test number
    839379022197
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside front drive shaft gator(not cv) split.
    • NoteVehicle tested as presented as a motor home conversion with sink and cooker etc fitted.

  18. Fail53,081 miles (-17,583)2 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,081 miles
    Test number
    906479622175
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside front drive shaft gator(not cv) split.
    • NoteVehicle tested as presented as a motor home conversion with sink and cooker etc fitted.

  19. Pass70,664 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    70,664 miles
    Test number
    198059781482
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly corroded
    • NoteNearside inner gaitor split

  20. Fail70,664 miles (+14,026)1 repaired2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,664 miles
    Test number
    198209781452
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly corroded
    • NoteNearside inner gaitor split

  21. Pass56,638 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    56,638 miles
    Test number
    821271899001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail56,638 miles (+19,963)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,638 miles
    Test number
    492599089043
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  23. Fail36,675 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,675 miles
    Test number
    342085698014
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  24. Pass36,675 miles (+3,918)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    36,675 miles
    Test number
    900055998098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass32,757 miles (+12,542)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    32,757 miles
    Test number
    210106447492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass20,215 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    20,215 miles
    Test number
    723481576100
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

Questions about L16 SGW

Does L16 SGW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L16 SGW expired on 9 Oct 2021, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L16 SGW?
The MOT on L16 SGW expired on 9 Oct 2021. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L16 SGW done?
L16 SGW was recorded at 122,609 miles at its MOT on 1 Jun 2022, an average of 6,420 miles a year.
Has L16 SGW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L16 SGW has failed 12 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on L16 SGW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 8 May 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L16 SGW find?
L16 SGW failed its latest MOT on 1 Jun 2022 with 1 dangerous defect, 10 major defects, 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users; exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine 1.20; nearside front subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point, and 12 more.

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