Citroen Relay MOT Results

Registered in 2009
55.3% pass rate
from 1,768 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 2009 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 2009 vans)
    • 7.2% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (46% worse than other 2009 vans)
    • 6.3% fail on Direction indicators (140% worse than other 2009 vans)
      • 6.3% fail on Flashing type (140% worse than other 2009 vans)
        • 4.1% fail on Side repeaters (3 times worse than other 2009 vans)
        • 2.7% fail on Individual direction indicators (51% worse than other 2009 vans)
        • 0.23% fail on All direction indicators
    • 5.6% fail on Headlamps (57% worse than other 2009 vans)
      • 4.6% fail on Headlamp (36% worse than other 2009 vans)
      • 1.1% fail on Headlamp levelling device (4 times worse than other 2009 vans)
    • 5.5% fail on Headlamp aim (44% worse than other 2009 vans)
      • 5.0% fail on Headlamp aim (44% worse than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.57% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 4.4% fail on Stop lamp (28% better than other 2009 vans)
    • 4.2% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (70% worse than other 2009 vans)
      • 4.2% fail on Rear fog lamp (70% worse than other 2009 vans)
        • 4.1% fail on Rear fog lamp (68% worse than other 2009 vans)
        • 0.057% fail on Switch
    • 0.68% fail on Reversing lamps (150% worse than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.62% fail on Reversing lamps (140% worse than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.057% fail on Reversing lamp switch
    • 0.57% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.57% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.45% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.34% fail on Horn
      • 0.11% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.23% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.057% fail on Outline marker lamps
      • 0.057% fail on Outline marker lamp
    • 0.057% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.057% fail on Switch
  • 20% fail on Brakes (31% worse than other 2009 vans)
    • 17% fail on Brake performance (99% worse than other 2009 vans)
      • 14% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (150% worse than other 2009 vans)
        • 14% fail on Rbt (sp) (150% worse than other 2009 vans)
        • 0.11% fail on Plate brake tester (sp) (5 times worse than other 2009 vans)
        • 0.057% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 4.5% fail on Service brake performance (69% worse than other 2009 vans)
        • 4.5% fail on Rbt (71% worse than other 2009 vans)
          • 3.7% fail on Service brake performance (76% worse than other 2009 vans)
          • 1.4% fail on Service brake imbalance (100% worse than other 2009 vans)
        • 0.057% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.057% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 4.0% fail on Parking brake performance (81% worse than other 2009 vans)
        • 3.9% fail on Rbt (85% worse than other 2009 vans)
          • 3.2% fail on Parking brake performance (71% worse than other 2009 vans)
          • 0.34% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.34% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (5 times worse than other 2009 vans)
        • 0.057% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.057% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 1.5% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 1.4% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 1.1% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.45% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.057% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.057% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.057% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.28% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 3.2% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.3% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.3% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.62% fail on Brake discs and drums (61% better than other 2009 vans)
        • 0.62% fail on Brake discs (61% better than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.57% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.34% fail on Cable
        • 0.17% fail on Pivot (16 times worse than other 2009 vans)
        • 0.057% fail on Linkage
    • 1.4% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 1.4% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.51% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.51% fail on Lever
    • 0.28% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.17% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (74% better than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.17% fail on Pedal
    • 0.11% fail on Rigid brake pipes (97% better than other 2009 vans)
    • 0.057% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.057% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.057% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.057% fail on Other components
  • 14% fail on Suspension (24% better than other 2009 vans)
    • 8.0% fail on Suspension arms (30% worse than other 2009 vans)
      • 4.6% fail on Pins and bushes (110% worse than other 2009 vans)
      • 3.4% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.90% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 2.1% fail on Springs (56% better than other 2009 vans)
      • 1.2% fail on Coil springs (56% better than other 2009 vans)
        • 1.2% fail on Coil spring (56% better than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.79% fail on Leaf springs (59% better than other 2009 vans)
        • 0.34% fail on Shackle pins and bushes
        • 0.28% fail on Anchor pins and bushes
        • 0.17% fail on Leaf spring (89% better than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.11% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 1.7% fail on Shock absorbers (140% worse than other 2009 vans)
    • 1.5% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 1.4% fail on Other suspension component (110% worse than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.96% fail on Ball joint (150% worse than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.45% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.057% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.96% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.40% fail on Anti-roll bars (94% better than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.28% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.057% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.057% fail on Linkage
    • 0.28% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.057% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.057% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.057% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.057% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.057% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.11% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.057% fail on Suspension rod
      • 0.057% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.057% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.057% fail on Ball joint
  • 11% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 4.6% fail on Exhaust system (120% worse than other 2009 vans)
    • 3.4% fail on Transmission
      • 3.2% fail on Drive shafts
        • 3.2% fail on Joints
      • 0.17% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.17% fail on Joints
    • 0.90% fail on Body
      • 0.85% fail on Other body component (160% worse than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.057% fail on Body condition
    • 0.68% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.68% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.62% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.23% fail on Pipe
      • 0.23% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.057% fail on Tank
      • 0.057% fail on Hose
      • 0.057% fail on System
    • 0.51% fail on Chassis
      • 0.51% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.28% fail on Seats
      • 0.17% fail on Passenger's seat
      • 0.11% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.23% fail on Doors
      • 0.11% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.11% fail on Door condition
      • 0.057% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.057% fail on Door condition
      • 0.057% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.057% fail on Door condition
    • 0.11% fail on Load security
      • 0.11% fail on Loading door
    • 0.11% fail on Cabs
      • 0.057% fail on Steps
      • 0.057% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.057% fail on Passenger compartment
    • 0.057% fail on Undertray
  • 8.8% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (25% worse than other 2009 vans)
    • 8.0% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 6.4% fail on Compression ignition
        • 4.1% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (55% worse than other 2009 vans)
        • 1.6% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 1.1% fail on Emissions not tested (100% worse than other 2009 vans)
        • 0.23% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.057% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.057% fail on Other emission control equipment
        • 0.057% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
      • 1.9% fail on Spark ignition
        • 1.6% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.17% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.11% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.057% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.057% fail on Exhaust gas recirculation valve
    • 1.1% fail on Fluid leaks (85% worse than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.96% fail on Engine oil leaks (110% worse than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.11% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.057% fail on Other leaks
  • 8.0% fail on Visibility
    • 4.9% fail on Washers
    • 2.4% fail on Wipers (41% better than other 2009 vans)
    • 1.0% fail on View to rear
      • 1.0% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.57% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.51% fail on Windscreen
      • 0.057% fail on Window
    • 0.057% fail on Bonnet
  • 4.6% fail on Tyres (26% better than other 2009 vans)
    • 2.5% fail on Tread depth (35% better than other 2009 vans)
    • 1.8% fail on Condition
    • 0.34% fail on Size/type
  • 3.3% fail on Steering (37% better than other 2009 vans)
    • 2.4% fail on Steering linkage components (43% better than other 2009 vans)
      • 2.2% fail on Track rod end (43% better than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.11% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.057% fail on Drag link end
    • 0.57% fail on Power steering
      • 0.23% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.17% fail on Other components
      • 0.057% fail on Operation
      • 0.057% fail on Pump
      • 0.057% fail on Rams
    • 0.40% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.23% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.11% fail on Operation
      • 0.057% fail on Steering box
    • 0.057% fail on Steering column
    • 0.057% fail on Electronic power steering
  • 2.6% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.4% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.79% fail on Condition
      • 0.57% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 1.3% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.11% fail on Airbags
      • 0.11% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.45% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.45% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.40% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.40% fail on Attachment
  • 0.057% fail on Buses and coaches supplementary tests
    • 0.057% fail on Doors
      • 0.057% fail on Emergency exits