2019 · 5 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2019 Citroen Relay MOT pass rate and common faults

673 MOT tests in 2024. 78.2% passed first time, compared with 84.9% for all cars the same age.

92Below average
Passed first time78.2%
Failed or needed repairs21.8%
Typical mileage at test42,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 673 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively5.2%
  2. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements3.4%
  3. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam2.5%
  4. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.6%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.2%
    12 marked dangerous
  6. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault0.9%
  7. Rbt (sp): efficiency less than 50% of the required value0.9%
    9 marked dangerous
  8. Parking brake control - lever: has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment0.9%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes9.5%
  2. Lights & electrics9.4%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.1%
  4. Suspension3.3%
  5. Emissions & leaks3.0%
  6. Seat belts & airbags2.5%
  7. Tyres2.4%
  8. Steering1.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm6.2%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick4.8%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure4.3%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened4.3%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine2.5%

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: wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. 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 2019 Citroen Relay?

In 2024, 78.2% of 2019 Citroen Relay cars passed their MOT first time, across 673 tests. The average for all 5-year-old cars was 84.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2019 Citroen Relay?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; headlamp: not working on dipped beam. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2019 Citroen Relay reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 92, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).