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Citroën Relay

White · Diesel · 2015 · 2,198 cc

R16 SBLMOT history

R16 SBL is a white diesel Citroën Relay first used on 27 Jul 2015. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jan 2027 and it has passed 8 of 13 MOT tests, with 172,156 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jan 2026.

R16 SBL white Citroen Relay – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jan 2027
Mileage
172,156 mi
At MOT on 16 Jan 2026
MOT tests
13
8 passed · 5 failed
Per year
14,917 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R16 SBL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
Relay
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
27 Jul 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R16 SBL was last recorded at 172,156 miles on 16 Jan 2026, 1,675 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
170,481 miles · 29 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,675 miles
Average per year
14,917 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 172,156 miles
  • 2025 – 170,481 miles
  • 2024 – 155,267 miles
  • 2022 – 128,974 miles
  • 2021 – 101,770 miles
  • 2020 – 90,703 miles
  • 2019 – 80,649 miles
  • 2018 – 60,056 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass172,156 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories 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 Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged on sidewall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

13 tests since 12 Jul 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass172,156 miles (+1,675)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    172,156 miles
    Test number
    137160863041
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass170,481 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    170,481 miles
    Test number
    683920464934
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail170,481 miles (+15,214)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,481 miles
    Test number
    962023644224
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass155,267 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    155,267 miles
    Test number
    941755692835
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Fail155,267 miles (+26,293)1 dangerous7 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,267 miles
    Test number
    328641829513
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Brake relay lever has restricted free movement park brake (1.1.15 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass128,974 miles (+27,204)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    128,974 miles
    Test number
    351740233370
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass101,770 miles (+384)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    101,770 miles
    Test number
    990622820459
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail101,386 miles (+10,683)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,386 miles
    Test number
    947595526000
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass90,703 miles (+10,054)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    90,703 miles
    Test number
    827530128859
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  10. Pass80,649 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    80,649 miles
    Test number
    724081171654

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail80,649 miles (+20,593)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,649 miles
    Test number
    947495831413
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass60,056 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    60,056 miles
    Test number
    946162978376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail60,052 miles3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,052 miles
    Test number
    854503952272
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Questions about R16 SBL

Does R16 SBL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R16 SBL is valid until 28 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on R16 SBL?
The MOT on R16 SBL is valid until 28 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R16 SBL done?
R16 SBL was recorded at 172,156 miles at its MOT on 16 Jan 2026, an average of 14,917 miles a year.
Has R16 SBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R16 SBL has failed 5 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on R16 SBL ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on R16 SBL find?
R16 SBL passed its latest MOT on 16 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; oil leak, but not excessive.

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