2020 · 4 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2020 Citroen Relay MOT pass rate and common faults

435 MOT tests in 2024. 75.4% passed first time, compared with 86.9% for all cars the same age.

87Well below average
Passed first time75.4%
Failed or needed repairs24.6%
Typical mileage at test33,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 435 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively6.2%
  2. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements3.9%
  3. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam3.0%
  4. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.8%
  5. Headlamp aim: too high2.5%
  6. Headlamp aim not tested: unable to be tested1.1%
  7. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak1.1%
  8. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid1.1%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics14.3%
  2. Brakes9.7%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)9.0%
  4. Emissions & leaks3.9%
  5. Suspension3.0%
  6. Tyres2.3%
  7. Body & chassis1.6%
  8. Seat belts & airbags1.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm6.9%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick5.1%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened3.0%
  4. Non-component advisories: Nail in tyre2.3%
  5. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn2.1%

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 2020 Citroen Relay?

In 2024, 75.4% of 2020 Citroen Relay cars passed their MOT first time, across 435 tests. The average for all 4-year-old cars was 86.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2020 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 lights & electrics.

Is the 2020 Citroen Relay reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 87, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).