Citroen Relay MOT Results

Registered in 2008
54.4% pass rate
from 2,685 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 2008 vans and highlighted areas where the Citroen Relay is unusually good or bad.

  • 24% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (22% worse than other 2008 vans)
    • 7.8% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (52% worse than other 2008 vans)
    • 6.7% fail on Headlamp aim (74% worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 6.2% fail on Headlamp aim (77% worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.63% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 6.3% fail on Direction indicators (120% worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 6.3% fail on Flashing type (120% worse than other 2008 vans)
        • 3.9% fail on Side repeaters (3 times worse than other 2008 vans)
        • 2.7% fail on Individual direction indicators (39% worse than other 2008 vans)
        • 0.19% fail on All direction indicators
    • 5.5% fail on Headlamps (51% worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 4.7% fail on Headlamp (36% worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.86% fail on Headlamp levelling device (2 times worse than other 2008 vans)
    • 4.8% fail on Stop lamp (23% better than other 2008 vans)
    • 3.5% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 3.5% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 3.5% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.82% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.48% fail on Horn
      • 0.26% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.11% fail on Trailer electrical socket
    • 0.30% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.30% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.15% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.037% fail on Outline marker lamps
      • 0.037% fail on Outline marker lamp
    • 0.037% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.037% fail on Switch
  • 22% fail on Brakes (26% worse than other 2008 vans)
    • 18% fail on Brake performance (81% worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 16% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (130% worse than other 2008 vans)
        • 16% fail on Rbt (sp) (130% worse than other 2008 vans)
        • 0.037% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
        • 0.037% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 3.9% fail on Service brake performance (29% worse than other 2008 vans)
        • 3.7% fail on Rbt
          • 2.9% fail on Service brake performance
          • 1.1% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.19% fail on Plate brake tester (2 times worse than other 2008 vans)
          • 0.19% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (3 times worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 3.8% fail on Parking brake performance (40% worse than other 2008 vans)
        • 3.6% fail on Rbt (36% worse than other 2008 vans)
          • 3.3% fail on Parking brake performance (36% worse than other 2008 vans)
          • 0.30% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.037% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.15% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.11% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.037% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.074% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.037% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.037% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 1.3% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 1.3% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 1.1% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.15% fail on Service brake imbalance (82% better than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.11% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 3.7% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.8% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.8% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.71% fail on Brake discs and drums (55% better than other 2008 vans)
        • 0.67% fail on Brake discs (57% better than other 2008 vans)
        • 0.037% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.60% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.34% fail on Cable
        • 0.11% fail on Pivot (4 times worse than other 2008 vans)
        • 0.074% fail on Lever
        • 0.037% fail on Linkage
        • 0.037% fail on Relay lever
    • 1.1% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 1.1% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.52% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.37% fail on Pedal
      • 0.15% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.41% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.34% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.34% fail on Lever
    • 0.22% fail on Rigid brake pipes (95% better than other 2008 vans)
    • 0.11% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.074% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.037% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.11% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.11% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.037% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.037% fail on Servos
    • 0.037% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.037% fail on Other components
  • 15% fail on Suspension (21% better than other 2008 vans)
    • 7.7% fail on Suspension arms (22% worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 3.9% fail on Pins and bushes (110% worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 3.2% fail on Ball joint
      • 1.4% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.037% fail on Suspension arm
    • 3.0% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 2.9% fail on Springs (35% better than other 2008 vans)
      • 1.8% fail on Coil springs
        • 1.8% fail on Coil spring
      • 0.86% fail on Leaf springs (52% better than other 2008 vans)
        • 0.48% fail on Shackle pins and bushes (180% worse than other 2008 vans)
        • 0.26% fail on Leaf spring (81% better than other 2008 vans)
        • 0.19% fail on Anchor pins and bushes
      • 0.41% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 1.4% fail on Shock absorbers (82% worse than other 2008 vans)
    • 1.3% fail on Other suspension component (72% worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.89% fail on Ball joint (100% worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.41% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.037% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.037% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.82% fail on Wheel bearings (53% better than other 2008 vans)
    • 0.78% fail on Anti-roll bars (89% better than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.52% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.11% fail on Pins and bushes (91% better than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.074% fail on Linkage (82% better than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.037% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.037% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.037% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.074% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.037% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.037% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.074% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.074% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.037% fail on Axles
      • 0.037% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
  • 9.6% fail on Visibility
    • 5.7% fail on Washers (26% worse than other 2008 vans)
    • 3.2% fail on Wipers (26% better than other 2008 vans)
    • 1.2% fail on View to rear
      • 1.2% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.41% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.41% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.26% fail on Bonnet
  • 9.5% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 3.8% fail on Exhaust system (65% worse than other 2008 vans)
    • 2.9% fail on Transmission (27% better than other 2008 vans)
      • 2.8% fail on Drive shafts
        • 2.8% fail on Joints
        • 0.037% fail on Bearing housing
      • 0.074% fail on Prop shafts (89% better than other 2008 vans)
        • 0.074% fail on Joints
    • 1.6% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 1.6% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.93% fail on Body
      • 0.78% fail on Other body component (110% worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.15% fail on Panel
    • 0.56% fail on Chassis
      • 0.56% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.52% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.45% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.037% fail on Hose
      • 0.037% fail on System
    • 0.34% fail on Doors
      • 0.22% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.22% fail on Door condition
      • 0.074% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.074% fail on Door condition
      • 0.037% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.037% fail on Hinge
    • 0.22% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.19% fail on Seats
      • 0.19% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.15% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.15% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.15% fail on Cabs
      • 0.15% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.11% fail on Towbar
      • 0.074% fail on Other towbar components
      • 0.037% fail on Towbar condition
    • 0.074% fail on Floor
    • 0.037% fail on Load security
      • 0.037% fail on Loading door
    • 0.037% fail on Passenger compartment
  • 7.7% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 7.6% fail on Exhaust emissions (24% worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 5.9% fail on Compression ignition (25% worse than other 2008 vans)
        • 3.4% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (42% worse than other 2008 vans)
        • 1.2% fail on Emissions not tested (100% worse than other 2008 vans)
        • 0.89% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.74% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.11% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.037% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.037% fail on Particulate filter
        • 0.037% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
      • 1.9% fail on Spark ignition
        • 1.8% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.074% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.037% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.037% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.48% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.45% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.037% fail on Other leaks
  • 4.1% fail on Tyres (33% better than other 2008 vans)
    • 1.9% fail on Tread depth (47% better than other 2008 vans)
    • 1.8% fail on Condition (34% better than other 2008 vans)
    • 0.48% fail on Size/type
  • 3.4% fail on Steering (43% better than other 2008 vans)
    • 2.5% fail on Steering linkage components (44% better than other 2008 vans)
      • 2.4% fail on Track rod end (42% better than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.11% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.48% fail on Power steering
      • 0.22% fail on Other components
      • 0.19% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.11% fail on Operation
      • 0.037% fail on Pump
    • 0.45% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.45% fail on Steering rack
  • 2.6% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.7% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.78% fail on Prescribed areas (42% better than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.74% fail on Condition
      • 0.11% fail on Attachment
      • 0.074% fail on Requirements
    • 0.89% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.11% fail on Airbags
      • 0.074% fail on Drivers airbag
      • 0.037% fail on Passengers airbag
  • 0.60% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.60% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.22% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.19% fail on Attachment
    • 0.037% fail on Condition
  • 0.037% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.037% fail on Speed limiter
      • 0.037% fail on Speed limiter plate