
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
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.
- 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
- 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))
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.
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))
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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.
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)
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)
Pass52,900 miles (+3,067)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 52,900 miles
- Test number
- 242932260402
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass47,328 miles (+6,537)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 47,328 miles
- Test number
- 180309838033
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,791 miles (+8,551)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 40,791 miles
- Test number
- 711333266295
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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