Citroen Relay MOT Results

Registered in 2003
50.8% pass rate
from 728 tests in 2021
Pass rate by mileage
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2003 vans and highlighted areas where the Citroen Relay is unusually good or bad.

  • 28% fail on Suspension (33% worse than other 2003 vans)
    • 17% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (140% worse than other 2003 vans)
    • 5.6% fail on Sub-frames (5 times worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 5.6% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (8 times worse than other 2003 vans)
    • 4.7% fail on Springs
      • 3.4% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas (3 times worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.96% fail on Leaf springs
        • 0.69% fail on Leaf spring
        • 0.14% fail on Fixings and fixing bolts
        • 0.14% fail on Shackle pins and bushes
      • 0.41% fail on Coil springs (82% better than other 2003 vans)
        • 0.27% fail on Coil spring (88% better than other 2003 vans)
        • 0.14% fail on Mounting
    • 4.1% fail on Suspension arms
      • 1.9% fail on Ball joint (49% better than other 2003 vans)
      • 1.8% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.69% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.14% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 2.3% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 2.1% fail on Shock absorbers (120% worse than other 2003 vans)
    • 1.1% fail on Anti-roll bars (79% better than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.55% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.27% fail on Linkage
      • 0.14% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.14% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.14% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 1.1% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.69% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.27% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.14% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.41% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.41% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.14% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.14% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.14% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
      • 0.14% fail on Levelling valve
  • 20% fail on Brakes
    • 15% fail on Brake performance
      • 8.8% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (45% worse than other 2003 vans)
        • 8.4% fail on Rbt (sp) (41% worse than other 2003 vans)
        • 0.41% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (4 times worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 6.2% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 5.8% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 4.4% fail on Service brake performance
          • 2.2% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.41% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (27 times worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 4.7% fail on Service brake performance
        • 4.7% fail on Rbt
          • 4.1% fail on Service brake performance
          • 1.4% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.55% fail on Parking brake performance (75% better than other 2003 vans)
        • 0.55% fail on Rbt (74% better than other 2003 vans)
          • 0.41% fail on Parking brake performance (78% better than other 2003 vans)
          • 0.14% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.41% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 2.6% fail on Rigid brake pipes (49% better than other 2003 vans)
    • 1.9% fail on Load sensing valves
    • 1.5% fail on Mechanical brake components (51% better than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.55% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.55% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.55% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.41% fail on Cable
        • 0.14% fail on Lever
      • 0.41% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.41% fail on Brake pads
    • 1.4% fail on Flexible brake hoses (2 times worse than other 2003 vans)
    • 0.96% fail on Other components and prescribed areas (2 times worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.96% fail on Prescribed areas (2 times worse than other 2003 vans)
        • 0.69% fail on Other braking system component (4 times worse than other 2003 vans)
        • 0.27% fail on Park brake mechanism/associated mountings
    • 0.69% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.41% fail on Pedal
      • 0.27% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.55% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.55% fail on Lever
    • 0.41% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.41% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.14% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.14% fail on Servos
    • 0.14% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.14% fail on Valves
    • 0.14% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.14% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
  • 19% fail on Body, chassis, structure (29% worse than other 2003 vans)
    • 8.0% fail on Transmission (60% worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 7.6% fail on Drive shafts (80% worse than other 2003 vans)
        • 7.6% fail on Joints (82% worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.41% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.41% fail on Joints
    • 6.9% fail on Integral vehicle structure (110% worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 6.7% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (110% worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.41% fail on Strengthening plate (19 times worse than other 2003 vans)
    • 6.6% fail on Chassis (140% worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 6.6% fail on Chassis condition (150% worse than other 2003 vans)
    • 1.2% fail on Exhaust system (62% better than other 2003 vans)
    • 1.1% fail on Cabs (180% worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 1.1% fail on Prescribed areas (2 times worse than other 2003 vans)
    • 0.27% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.14% fail on Tank
      • 0.14% fail on Pipe
    • 0.27% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.27% fail on Carrier
    • 0.27% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.27% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.27% fail on Body
      • 0.14% fail on Panel
      • 0.14% fail on Other body component
    • 0.27% fail on Seats
      • 0.27% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.14% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.14% fail on Towbar
      • 0.14% fail on Vehicle structure
    • 0.14% fail on Floor
  • 19% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 7.1% fail on Headlamps (58% worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 6.0% fail on Headlamp (56% worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 1.1% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 5.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 4.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.96% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 4.1% fail on Direction indicators
      • 4.1% fail on Flashing type
        • 3.7% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.27% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.14% fail on All direction indicators
    • 3.7% fail on Stop lamp
    • 3.0% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 3.0% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 3.0% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 3.0% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 1.5% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 1.4% fail on Horn
      • 0.14% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 1.5% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (64% better than other 2003 vans)
    • 0.41% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.41% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.14% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 9.6% fail on Visibility
    • 6.3% fail on Wipers
    • 3.2% fail on Washers
    • 0.69% fail on Bonnet (2 times worse than other 2003 vans)
    • 0.69% fail on View to rear
      • 0.69% fail on Mirrors
  • 3.4% fail on Tyres (43% better than other 2003 vans)
    • 2.2% fail on Condition
    • 1.1% fail on Tread depth (69% better than other 2003 vans)
    • 0.14% fail on Size/type
  • 3.3% fail on Steering (53% better than other 2003 vans)
    • 1.6% fail on Steering linkage components (66% better than other 2003 vans)
      • 1.6% fail on Track rod end (62% better than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.14% fail on Drag link end
    • 1.1% fail on Power steering
      • 0.82% fail on Pipes and hoses (3 times worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.27% fail on Operation
      • 0.14% fail on Rams
    • 0.69% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.55% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.14% fail on Operation
  • 3.2% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 3.0% fail on Seat belts
      • 2.5% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.69% fail on Condition
      • 0.14% fail on Requirements
    • 0.14% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 3.0% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 1.9% fail on Exhaust emissions (48% better than other 2003 vans)
      • 1.6% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.69% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.55% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (68% better than other 2003 vans)
        • 0.55% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.14% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.14% fail on Catalytic converter
        • 0.14% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
      • 0.27% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.27% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    • 1.1% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.82% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.14% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.14% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
  • 1.1% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.96% fail on Registration plates
    • 0.14% fail on Vehicle Identification Number
  • 0.55% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.55% fail on Attachment
  • 0.14% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.14% fail on Speedometer