2016 · 8 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2016 Citroen Relay MOT pass rate and common faults

1,391 MOT tests in 2024. 69.4% passed first time, compared with 76.6% for all cars the same age.

91Well below average
Passed first time69.4%
Failed or needed repairs30.6%
Typical mileage at test82,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,391 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements4.4%
  2. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.2%
  3. Rbt (sp): efficiency less than 50% of the required value2.5%
    53 marked dangerous
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.2%
    36 marked dangerous
  5. Coil spring: fractured or broken2.1%
  6. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.8%
  7. Service brake performance: excessively binding1.7%
  8. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn1.6%
  9. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak1.5%
  10. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam1.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes18.5%
  2. Lights & electrics14.5%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)8.1%
  4. Suspension8.1%
  5. Tyres4.5%
  6. Emissions & leaks2.8%
  7. Body & chassis2.4%
  8. Steering2.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm9.0%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine7.9%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn7.4%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick7.0%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened6.8%

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 2016 Citroen Relay?

In 2024, 69.4% of 2016 Citroen Relay cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,391 tests. The average for all 8-year-old cars was 76.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2016 Citroen Relay?

The most common failure reasons were rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; rbt (sp): efficiency less than 50% of the required value. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2016 Citroen Relay reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 91, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).