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Citroën Relay

Silver · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

V228 DVFMOT history

V228 DVF is a silver diesel Citroën Relay first used on 16 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 22 May 2025 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 91,522 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 May 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 22 May 2025
Mileage
91,522 mi
At MOT on 23 May 2024
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,169 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V228 DVF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
Relay
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
16 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 May 2025
Latest MOT test
23 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

V228 DVF was last recorded at 91,522 miles on 23 May 2024, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,521 miles · 23 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
3,169 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 91,522 miles
  • 2023 – 89,211 miles
  • 2022 – 86,055 miles
  • 2021 – 85,472 miles
  • 2020 – 84,593 miles
  • 2019 – 81,671 miles
  • 2018 – 78,459 miles
  • 2017 – 73,404 miles
  • 2016 – 68,987 miles
  • 2015 – 65,274 miles
  • 2014 – 61,885 miles
  • 2013 – 59,758 miles
  • 2011 – 58,122 miles
  • 2010 – 54,685 miles
  • 2009 – 49,833 miles
  • 2008 – 47,328 miles
  • 2006 – 40,791 miles
  • 2005 – 32,240 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,522 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 11 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated been modified (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisorySuspension component mounting repair covered in underseal all previous welding repairs are heavily coated in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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.

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2013

  • Exhaust silencers corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Exhaust mounting defective centre missing on exhaust box

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019

  • All front brake hoses deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019

  • Both front springs corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

29 tests since 7 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass91,522 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2025
    Odometer
    91,522 miles
    Test number
    313458789693
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated been modified (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting repair covered in underseal all previous welding repairs are heavily coated in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  2. Fail91,521 miles (+2,310)6 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,521 miles
    Test number
    528434471839
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated modified (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPrevious welding repairs heavily coated
    • AdvisoryPrevious welding repairs heavily coated
  3. Pass89,211 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    89,211 miles
    Test number
    563676045941
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking and wearing low on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated modified (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryWelding repairs coated
  4. Fail89,209 miles (+3,154)4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,209 miles
    Test number
    854663097475
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength by front mount of front subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength by front subframe rear mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired x 2 by front subframe front mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength by spring shackle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated modified (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking and both wearing low on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryAll previous welding repairs heavily coated
  5. Pass86,055 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    86,055 miles
    Test number
    214548381941
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear bump stops detiorated
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencers corroded
    • AdvisoryGeneral underside corrosion
  6. Fail86,053 miles (+581)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,053 miles
    Test number
    943349183833
    • MajorNearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear bump stops detiorated
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencers corroded
    • AdvisoryGeneral underside corrosion
  7. Pass85,472 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    85,472 miles
    Test number
    856408255603
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth sills corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencers corroded
    • AdvisoryGeneral underside corrosion.
    • AdvisoryRear bump stops deteriorated.
  8. Fail85,472 miles (+879)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,472 miles
    Test number
    732628077817
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth sills corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencers corroded
    • AdvisoryGeneral underside corrosion.
    • AdvisoryRear bump stops deteriorated.
  9. Pass84,593 miles (+5)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    84,593 miles
    Test number
    468806343048
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner sill showing signs of surface corrosion
    • AdvisoryRear bump stops worn
    • AdvisoryBoth exhaust boxes showing signs of surface corrosion
  10. Fail84,588 miles (+2,917)4 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,588 miles
    Test number
    665736008373
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced chassis leg (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear bump stops worn
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to exhaust boxes
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to inner sills both sides
  11. Pass81,671 miles (+1)13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    81,671 miles
    Test number
    315361091263
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective centre missing on exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryAll front brake hoses deteriorated
    • AdvisoryBoth front springs corroded
    • AdvisoryCorrosion both rear inner sills
    • AdvisoryCorrosion offside rear inner wheel arch
    • AdvisoryCorrosion outriggers
    • AdvisoryCorrosion rear crossmember
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside front chassis leg excessively corroded outside prescribed area
    • AdvisoryOffside front chassis leg corroded
    • AdvisoryWear and slight pitting front discs
  12. Fail81,670 miles (+1)1 major13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,670 miles
    Test number
    160830500533
    • MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both front inner wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective centre missing on exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryAll front brake hoses deteriorated
    • AdvisoryBoth front springs corroded
    • AdvisoryCorrosion both rear inner sills
    • AdvisoryCorrosion offside rear inner wheel arch
    • AdvisoryCorrosion outriggers
    • AdvisoryCorrosion rear crossmember
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside front chassis leg excessively corroded outside prescribed area
    • AdvisoryOffside front chassis leg corroded
    • AdvisoryWear and slight pitting front discs
  13. Fail81,669 miles (+3,210)13 major12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,669 miles
    Test number
    280682919801
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both to hoses (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower valance (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorRear Leaf spring anchor pin or bush excessively worn both springs fouling mounting brackets (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Upper Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn both spring fouling mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Wheel bearing rough when rotated both (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear out riggers by anchor mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective centre missing on exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryAll front brake hoses deteriorated
    • AdvisoryBoth front springs corroded
    • AdvisoryCorrosion both rear inner sills
    • AdvisoryCorrosion offside rear inner wheel arch
    • AdvisoryCorrosion outriggers
    • AdvisoryCorrosion rear crossmember
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside front chassis leg excessively corroded outside prescribed area
    • AdvisoryOffside front chassis leg corroded
    • AdvisoryWear and slight pitting front discs
  14. Pass78,459 miles (+5,055)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    78,459 miles
    Test number
    609969600531
    • AdvisoryBOTH REAR EXHAUST BOXES ARE CORRODING BUT NOT HOLED
    • AdvisoryBOTH REAR SUSPENSION BUMP STOPS ARE IN POOR CONDITION
    • AdvisoryCORROSION IS STARTING ON BOTH FRONT INNER WHEEL ARCHES
  15. Pass73,404 miles (+19)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    73,404 miles
    Test number
    340648918401
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion nearside front brake pipes
    • AdvisoryExhaust centre mounting bracket broken
    • AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside front inner wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside rear anchor bush near wear limit
    • AdvisoryRoughness offside front top mounting
  16. Fail73,385 miles (+4,398)3 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,385 miles
    Test number
    823725087709
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureRear wheel bearing rough when rotated both (2.6.1)
    • FailureSuspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both front outer floors (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion nearside front brake pipes
    • AdvisoryExhaust centre mounting bracket broken
    • AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside front inner wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside rear anchor bush near wear limit
    • AdvisoryRoughness offside front top mounting
  17. Pass68,987 miles (+3,713)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    68,987 miles
    Test number
    616771622556
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryWear offside rear anchor bush
  18. Pass65,274 miles (+3,389)5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    65,274 miles
    Test number
    506145935028
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteExhaust corroded
    • NoteGeneral corrosion
  19. Pass61,885 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    61,885 miles
    Test number
    596481854022
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteCentre exhaust
    • NoteCorrosion nearside rear wheel arch
    • NoteGeneral corrosion
  20. Fail61,885 miles (+2,127)1 failure2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,885 miles
    Test number
    166961754014
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteCentre exhaust
    • NoteCorrosion nearside rear wheel arch
    • NoteGeneral corrosion
  21. Pass59,758 miles (+1,636)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    59,758 miles
    Test number
    238610853039
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  22. Pass58,122 miles (+3,437)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    58,122 miles
    Test number
    117539121347
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteCorrosion starting in various structual and non structual ereas.
  23. Pass54,685 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    54,685 miles
    Test number
    260315930223
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  24. Fail54,685 miles (+1,785)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,685 miles
    Test number
    593585430213
    • Repaired at testFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  25. Pass52,900 miles (+3,067)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    52,900 miles
    Test number
    242932260402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass49,833 miles (+2,505)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    49,833 miles
    Test number
    233311219463
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  27. Pass47,328 miles (+6,537)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    47,328 miles
    Test number
    180309838033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass40,791 miles (+8,551)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    40,791 miles
    Test number
    711333266295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass32,240 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    32,240 miles
    Test number
    890170055263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V228 DVF

Does V228 DVF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V228 DVF expired on 22 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V228 DVF?
The MOT on V228 DVF expired on 22 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V228 DVF done?
V228 DVF was recorded at 91,522 miles at its MOT on 23 May 2024, an average of 3,169 miles a year.
Has V228 DVF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V228 DVF has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on V228 DVF 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 V228 DVF find?
V228 DVF passed its latest MOT on 23 May 2024 with 6 advisories: front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively; nearside front suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; offside front suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive, and 3 more.

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