2015 · 9 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2015 Citroen Relay MOT pass rate and common faults

1,370 MOT tests in 2024. 68.8% passed first time, compared with 73.5% for all cars the same age.

94Below average
Passed first time68.8%
Failed or needed repairs31.2%
Typical mileage at test93,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,370 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements5.0%
  2. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak3.5%
  3. Coil spring: fractured or broken2.6%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.6%
    55 marked dangerous
  5. Rbt (sp): efficiency less than 50% of the required value2.3%
    42 marked dangerous
  6. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.0%
  7. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn2.0%
  8. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side1.8%
  9. Service brake performance: excessively binding1.8%
  10. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam1.7%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Brakes20.4%
  2. Lights & electrics16.0%
  3. Suspension12.0%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.1%
  5. Tyres3.9%
  6. Emissions & leaks3.7%
  7. Body & chassis3.1%
  8. Steering2.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak10.6%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm9.3%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn9.2%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure8.0%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.7%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2015 Citroen Relay?

In 2024, 68.8% of 2015 Citroen Relay cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,370 tests. The average for all 9-year-old cars was 73.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2015 Citroen Relay?

The most common failure reasons were rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak; coil spring: fractured or broken. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2015 Citroen Relay reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 94, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).