Citroen Relay MOT Results

Registered in 2004
51.4% pass rate
from 876 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 2004 vans and highlighted areas where the Citroen Relay is unusually good or bad.

  • 24% fail on Suspension
    • 15% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (140% worse than other 2004 vans)
    • 6.1% fail on Sub-frames (5 times worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 6.1% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (8 times worse than other 2004 vans)
    • 4.3% fail on Suspension arms (36% better than other 2004 vans)
      • 2.9% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 1.0% fail on Ball joint (75% better than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.80% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 3.8% fail on Springs
      • 2.6% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas (3 times worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 1.4% fail on Leaf springs
        • 0.57% fail on Leaf spring
        • 0.57% fail on Shackle pins and bushes
        • 0.11% fail on Anchor bracket
        • 0.11% fail on Fixings and fixing bolts
    • 2.4% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 2.4% fail on Shock absorbers (120% worse than other 2004 vans)
    • 0.80% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.46% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.34% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.68% fail on Anti-roll bars (89% better than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.46% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.11% fail on Linkage
      • 0.11% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.11% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.57% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.46% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (3 times worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.11% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 23% fail on Brakes (24% worse than other 2004 vans)
    • 18% fail on Brake performance (58% worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 10% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (64% worse than other 2004 vans)
        • 10% fail on Rbt (sp) (63% worse than other 2004 vans)
        • 0.23% fail on Plate brake tester (sp) (6 times worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 8.0% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (140% worse than other 2004 vans)
        • 7.8% fail on Rbt (sp) (140% worse than other 2004 vans)
          • 5.7% fail on Service brake performance (2 times worse than other 2004 vans)
          • 2.6% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.11% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
        • 0.11% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.11% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 7.6% fail on Service brake performance (77% worse than other 2004 vans)
        • 7.3% fail on Rbt (73% worse than other 2004 vans)
          • 5.8% fail on Service brake performance (67% worse than other 2004 vans)
          • 2.4% fail on Service brake imbalance (130% worse than other 2004 vans)
        • 0.34% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.23% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.11% fail on Service brake performance
      • 2.2% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 2.2% fail on Rbt
          • 1.6% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.57% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.23% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 3.4% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 3.2% fail on Load sensing valves (2 times worse than other 2004 vans)
    • 1.7% fail on Other components and prescribed areas (6 times worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 1.6% fail on Prescribed areas (6 times worse than other 2004 vans)
        • 1.1% fail on Other braking system component (9 times worse than other 2004 vans)
        • 0.34% fail on Actuating linkage mounting (28 times worse than other 2004 vans)
        • 0.23% fail on Park brake mechanism/associated mountings
      • 0.11% fail on Other components
    • 1.4% fail on Mechanical brake components (55% better than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.68% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.68% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.57% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.46% fail on Cable
        • 0.11% fail on Relay lever
      • 0.11% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.11% fail on Brake discs
    • 0.91% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.68% fail on Pedal
      • 0.23% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.91% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.68% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.68% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.57% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.57% fail on Lever
    • 0.23% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.23% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.23% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.11% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.11% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.11% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.11% fail on Leaks
  • 22% fail on Body, chassis, structure (58% worse than other 2004 vans)
    • 9.4% fail on Transmission (100% worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 9.1% fail on Drive shafts (140% worse than other 2004 vans)
        • 9.1% fail on Joints (140% worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.23% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.23% fail on Joints
    • 7.2% fail on Integral vehicle structure (130% worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 7.1% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (130% worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.11% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.11% fail on Sub-frame condition
    • 6.5% fail on Chassis (160% worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 6.4% fail on Chassis condition (160% worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.23% fail on Strengthening plate (5 times worse than other 2004 vans)
    • 1.4% fail on Cabs (2 times worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 1.4% fail on Prescribed areas (3 times worse than other 2004 vans)
    • 1.3% fail on Body
      • 0.68% fail on Other body component
      • 0.46% fail on Panel
      • 0.11% fail on Body condition
      • 0.11% fail on Mounting fixings
    • 0.91% fail on Exhaust system (71% better than other 2004 vans)
    • 0.57% fail on Doors
      • 0.34% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.34% fail on Door condition
      • 0.23% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.23% fail on Door condition
    • 0.46% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.46% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.23% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.23% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.11% fail on Spare wheel condition
      • 0.11% fail on Carrier
    • 0.23% fail on Towbar
      • 0.11% fail on Other towbar components
      • 0.11% fail on Vehicle structure
    • 0.23% fail on Seats
      • 0.11% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.11% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.11% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.11% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.11% fail on Floor
  • 21% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 6.6% fail on Headlamps (46% worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 5.7% fail on Headlamp
      • 1.1% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 5.8% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 5.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.57% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 5.3% fail on Direction indicators (48% worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 5.3% fail on Flashing type (49% worse than other 2004 vans)
        • 4.5% fail on Individual direction indicators (87% worse than other 2004 vans)
        • 0.46% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.34% fail on All direction indicators
    • 3.4% fail on Stop lamp (41% better than other 2004 vans)
    • 3.2% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 1.6% fail on Horn
      • 1.3% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.46% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 2.9% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 2.9% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 2.7% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.11% fail on Switch
    • 2.3% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (48% better than other 2004 vans)
    • 1.0% fail on Position lamps
      • 1.0% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.46% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.23% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.23% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 11% fail on Visibility
    • 6.7% fail on Wipers
    • 4.3% fail on Washers
    • 0.80% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.80% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.68% fail on View to rear
      • 0.68% fail on Mirrors
  • 4.6% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 3.8% fail on Seat belts
      • 3.2% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.68% fail on Condition
      • 0.11% fail on Requirements
    • 0.91% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 4.3% fail on Tyres
    • 2.9% fail on Condition
    • 1.9% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.23% fail on Size/type
  • 2.9% fail on Steering (59% better than other 2004 vans)
    • 1.8% fail on Steering linkage components (64% better than other 2004 vans)
      • 1.5% fail on Track rod end (67% better than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.23% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.11% fail on Drag link end
    • 0.91% fail on Power steering
      • 0.57% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.11% fail on Operation
      • 0.11% fail on Pump
      • 0.11% fail on Other components
    • 0.23% fail on Steering gear (82% better than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.23% fail on Steering rack (81% better than other 2004 vans)
  • 2.3% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (51% better than other 2004 vans)
    • 1.8% fail on Exhaust emissions (53% better than other 2004 vans)
      • 1.6% fail on Compression ignition (49% better than other 2004 vans)
        • 0.80% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.57% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.34% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.23% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.23% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.46% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.46% fail on Engine oil leaks
    • 0.11% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.11% fail on Undertray
  • 0.68% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.68% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.23% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.23% fail on Attachment
  • 0.11% fail on Buses and coaches supplementary tests
    • 0.11% fail on Doors
      • 0.11% fail on Emergency exits