Citroen Relay MOT Results

Registered in 2011
54.4% pass rate
from 2,614 tests in 2021
(6.3% worse than other 2011 vans)
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 2011 vans and highlighted areas where the Citroen Relay is unusually good or bad.

  • 26% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (39% worse than other 2011 vans)
    • 7.8% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (45% worse than other 2011 vans)
    • 7.0% fail on Direction indicators (160% worse than other 2011 vans)
      • 7.0% fail on Flashing type (160% worse than other 2011 vans)
        • 4.4% fail on Side repeaters (4 times worse than other 2011 vans)
        • 2.9% fail on Individual direction indicators (55% worse than other 2011 vans)
        • 0.19% fail on All direction indicators
    • 6.3% fail on Headlamp aim (76% worse than other 2011 vans)
      • 5.5% fail on Headlamp aim (71% worse than other 2011 vans)
      • 0.80% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (130% worse than other 2011 vans)
    • 6.0% fail on Headlamps (80% worse than other 2011 vans)
      • 5.4% fail on Headlamp (69% worse than other 2011 vans)
      • 0.73% fail on Headlamp levelling device (3 times worse than other 2011 vans)
    • 4.1% fail on Stop lamp (28% better than other 2011 vans)
    • 3.4% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (58% worse than other 2011 vans)
      • 3.4% fail on Rear fog lamp (58% worse than other 2011 vans)
        • 3.4% fail on Rear fog lamp (58% worse than other 2011 vans)
    • 1.0% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.96% fail on Horn (71% worse than other 2011 vans)
      • 0.077% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.84% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.84% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.57% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.54% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.038% fail on Switch
    • 0.31% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.11% fail on Outline marker lamps
      • 0.11% fail on Outline marker lamp
    • 0.038% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.038% fail on Switch
  • 20% fail on Brakes (45% worse than other 2011 vans)
    • 17% fail on Brake performance (140% worse than other 2011 vans)
      • 15% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (2 times worse than other 2011 vans)
        • 15% fail on Rbt (sp) (2 times worse than other 2011 vans)
        • 0.038% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 4.1% fail on Parking brake performance (120% worse than other 2011 vans)
        • 4.0% fail on Rbt (120% worse than other 2011 vans)
          • 3.5% fail on Parking brake performance (120% worse than other 2011 vans)
          • 0.42% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (190% worse than other 2011 vans)
          • 0.038% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.11% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.038% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.038% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.038% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 3.0% fail on Service brake performance (43% worse than other 2011 vans)
        • 3.0% fail on Rbt (46% worse than other 2011 vans)
          • 2.6% fail on Service brake performance (57% worse than other 2011 vans)
          • 0.57% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 1.2% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 1.2% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.96% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.31% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.038% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 4.0% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.9% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.9% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.077% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.84% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (120% worse than other 2011 vans)
        • 0.50% fail on Cable
        • 0.15% fail on Pivot (11 times worse than other 2011 vans)
        • 0.11% fail on Lever
        • 0.11% fail on Linkage (4 times worse than other 2011 vans)
      • 0.69% fail on Brake discs and drums (56% better than other 2011 vans)
        • 0.69% fail on Brake discs (56% better than other 2011 vans)
    • 0.99% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.99% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.46% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.34% fail on Pedal
      • 0.11% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.31% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.31% fail on Lever
    • 0.19% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.15% fail on Rigid brake pipes (95% better than other 2011 vans)
    • 0.11% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.038% fail on Master cylinder
      • 0.038% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.038% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.11% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.077% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.077% fail on Park brake mechanism/associated mountings (11 times worse than other 2011 vans)
      • 0.038% fail on Other components
    • 0.038% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.038% fail on Operation
    • 0.038% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.038% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.038% fail on Load sensing valves
  • 13% fail on Suspension (21% better than other 2011 vans)
    • 7.8% fail on Suspension arms (47% worse than other 2011 vans)
      • 4.8% fail on Pins and bushes (120% worse than other 2011 vans)
      • 2.6% fail on Ball joint
      • 1.0% fail on Ball joint dust cover (130% worse than other 2011 vans)
      • 0.038% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 2.4% fail on Springs (48% better than other 2011 vans)
      • 1.5% fail on Coil springs (51% better than other 2011 vans)
        • 1.5% fail on Coil spring (51% better than other 2011 vans)
      • 0.88% fail on Leaf springs
        • 0.42% fail on Shackle pins and bushes (2 times worse than other 2011 vans)
        • 0.38% fail on Leaf spring (66% better than other 2011 vans)
        • 0.15% fail on Anchor pins and bushes
    • 1.6% fail on Shock absorbers (170% worse than other 2011 vans)
    • 1.1% fail on Other suspension component (140% worse than other 2011 vans)
      • 0.92% fail on Ball joint (170% worse than other 2011 vans)
      • 0.19% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.038% fail on Other suspension component
    • 0.38% fail on Wheel bearings (74% better than other 2011 vans)
    • 0.34% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.15% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.11% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.038% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.038% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.34% fail on Anti-roll bars (94% better than other 2011 vans)
      • 0.15% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (71% better than other 2011 vans)
      • 0.077% fail on Linkage (80% better than other 2011 vans)
      • 0.038% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.038% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.038% fail on Linkage ball joints
    • 0.27% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.077% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension (8 times worse than other 2011 vans)
      • 0.038% fail on Suspension unit
      • 0.038% fail on Bellows
  • 11% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (120% worse than other 2011 vans)
    • 10% fail on Exhaust emissions (120% worse than other 2011 vans)
      • 7.7% fail on Compression ignition (110% worse than other 2011 vans)
        • 5.0% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (180% worse than other 2011 vans)
        • 2.4% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (46% worse than other 2011 vans)
        • 0.84% fail on Emissions not tested (150% worse than other 2011 vans)
        • 0.11% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.077% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.038% fail on Particulate filter
          • 0.038% fail on Exhaust gas recirculation valve
        • 0.077% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
      • 2.6% fail on Spark ignition (2 times worse than other 2011 vans)
        • 2.4% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (2 times worse than other 2011 vans)
        • 0.11% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.077% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.038% fail on Non catalyst emissions
    • 0.42% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.42% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 9.0% fail on Visibility
    • 4.3% fail on Washers
    • 3.2% fail on Wipers
    • 1.3% fail on View to rear (92% worse than other 2011 vans)
      • 1.3% fail on Mirrors (90% worse than other 2011 vans)
      • 0.038% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.88% fail on Condition of glass (86% worse than other 2011 vans)
      • 0.84% fail on Windscreen (80% worse than other 2011 vans)
      • 0.038% fail on Window
    • 0.27% fail on Bonnet
  • 6.7% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 3.3% fail on Exhaust system (2 times worse than other 2011 vans)
    • 1.5% fail on Transmission (58% better than other 2011 vans)
      • 1.4% fail on Drive shafts (57% better than other 2011 vans)
        • 1.4% fail on Joints (56% better than other 2011 vans)
      • 0.11% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.11% fail on Joints
    • 0.99% fail on Body (160% worse than other 2011 vans)
      • 0.88% fail on Other body component (2 times worse than other 2011 vans)
      • 0.11% fail on Panel
      • 0.077% fail on Body condition
    • 0.34% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.15% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.11% fail on Tank
      • 0.038% fail on Pipe
      • 0.038% fail on System
    • 0.19% fail on Doors
      • 0.11% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.11% fail on Door condition
      • 0.038% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.038% fail on Catch
      • 0.038% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.038% fail on Door condition
    • 0.15% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.11% fail on Chassis
      • 0.11% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.11% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.11% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.11% fail on Load security
      • 0.11% fail on Loading door
    • 0.11% fail on Seats
      • 0.077% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.038% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.077% fail on Towbar
      • 0.077% fail on Other towbar components
    • 0.038% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.038% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.038% fail on Floor
    • 0.038% fail on Undertray
  • 4.9% fail on Tyres
    • 2.6% fail on Tread depth (27% better than other 2011 vans)
    • 2.1% fail on Condition
    • 0.34% fail on Size/type
  • 2.4% fail on Steering (52% better than other 2011 vans)
    • 1.5% fail on Steering linkage components (65% better than other 2011 vans)
      • 1.3% fail on Track rod end (67% better than other 2011 vans)
      • 0.15% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.69% fail on Power steering (93% worse than other 2011 vans)
      • 0.27% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.27% fail on Other components (180% worse than other 2011 vans)
      • 0.15% fail on Operation
      • 0.038% fail on Pump
    • 0.23% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.19% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.038% fail on Operation
    • 0.077% fail on Electronic power steering (16 times worse than other 2011 vans)
    • 0.038% fail on Steering play
      • 0.038% fail on Steering rack
  • 2.2% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.1% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 1.0% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.99% fail on Condition
      • 0.038% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.038% fail on Airbags
      • 0.038% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.84% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.84% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.27% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.19% fail on Attachment
    • 0.11% fail on Condition