Citroen Relay MOT Results

Registered in 2012
56.7% pass rate
from 3,136 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 2012 vans and highlighted areas where the Citroen Relay is unusually good or bad.

  • 23% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (24% worse than other 2012 vans)
    • 7.4% fail on Headlamp aim (110% worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 7.0% fail on Headlamp aim (110% worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.61% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 6.8% fail on Direction indicators (140% worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 6.8% fail on Flashing type (140% worse than other 2012 vans)
        • 3.9% fail on Side repeaters (3 times worse than other 2012 vans)
        • 3.4% fail on Individual direction indicators (70% worse than other 2012 vans)
        • 0.064% fail on All direction indicators
    • 6.3% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 5.6% fail on Headlamps (71% worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 4.7% fail on Headlamp (51% worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.92% fail on Headlamp levelling device (4 times worse than other 2012 vans)
    • 2.7% fail on Stop lamp (51% better than other 2012 vans)
    • 2.4% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 2.4% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 2.4% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.70% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.70% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.64% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.32% fail on Horn
      • 0.19% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.13% fail on Trailer electrical socket
    • 0.45% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.41% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.032% fail on All position lamps
    • 0.29% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.032% fail on Outline marker lamps
      • 0.032% fail on Outline marker lamp
  • 18% fail on Brakes (45% worse than other 2012 vans)
    • 15% fail on Brake performance (130% worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 12% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (180% worse than other 2012 vans)
        • 12% fail on Rbt (sp) (190% worse than other 2012 vans)
        • 0.032% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
        • 0.032% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 3.8% fail on Parking brake performance (140% worse than other 2012 vans)
        • 3.6% fail on Rbt (140% worse than other 2012 vans)
          • 3.1% fail on Parking brake performance (140% worse than other 2012 vans)
          • 0.38% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (170% worse than other 2012 vans)
          • 0.13% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.096% fail on Decelerometer (5 times worse than other 2012 vans)
          • 0.064% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (41 times worse than other 2012 vans)
          • 0.032% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.064% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.032% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.032% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 2.5% fail on Service brake performance (35% worse than other 2012 vans)
        • 2.5% fail on Rbt (38% worse than other 2012 vans)
          • 1.9% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.83% fail on Service brake imbalance (87% worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 1.1% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 1.1% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.96% fail on Service brake performance (83% worse than other 2012 vans)
          • 0.19% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.16% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 3.7% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 3.0% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 3.0% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.64% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (120% worse than other 2012 vans)
        • 0.26% fail on Cable
        • 0.16% fail on Pivot (13 times worse than other 2012 vans)
        • 0.096% fail on Linkage (4 times worse than other 2012 vans)
        • 0.064% fail on Relay lever (10 times worse than other 2012 vans)
        • 0.032% fail on Rod
        • 0.032% fail on Lever
        • 0.032% fail on Brake slack adjuster
      • 0.45% fail on Brake discs and drums (68% better than other 2012 vans)
        • 0.45% fail on Brake discs (68% better than other 2012 vans)
    • 0.77% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.77% fail on Lever
    • 0.70% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.67% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.032% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.57% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.48% fail on Pedal
      • 0.096% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.38% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.096% fail on Rigid brake pipes (97% better than other 2012 vans)
    • 0.096% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.096% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.032% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.032% fail on Servos
    • 0.032% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.032% fail on Brake fluid
  • 12% fail on Suspension (14% better than other 2012 vans)
    • 7.0% fail on Suspension arms (48% worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 3.6% fail on Pins and bushes (71% worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 2.8% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.86% fail on Ball joint dust cover (140% worse than other 2012 vans)
    • 2.7% fail on Springs (29% better than other 2012 vans)
      • 2.0% fail on Coil springs (33% better than other 2012 vans)
        • 2.0% fail on Coil spring (32% better than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.64% fail on Leaf springs
        • 0.48% fail on Leaf spring
        • 0.096% fail on Shackle pins and bushes
        • 0.032% fail on Anchor pins and bushes
        • 0.032% fail on Shackle bracket
      • 0.032% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 1.9% fail on Shock absorbers (2 times worse than other 2012 vans)
    • 0.54% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.41% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.13% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.032% fail on Other suspension component
    • 0.26% fail on Wheel bearings (80% better than other 2012 vans)
    • 0.26% fail on Anti-roll bars (95% better than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.13% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (77% better than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.064% fail on Pins and bushes (93% better than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.032% fail on Linkage
      • 0.032% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.096% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.064% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.032% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.096% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.064% fail on Pins and bushes (5 times worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.032% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.032% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.096% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.032% fail on Axles
      • 0.032% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
  • 7.8% fail on Visibility
    • 4.2% fail on Washers
    • 2.8% fail on Wipers
    • 1.1% fail on View to rear (72% worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 1.0% fail on Mirrors (69% worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.032% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.57% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.54% fail on Windscreen
      • 0.032% fail on Window
    • 0.096% fail on Bonnet
  • 5.5% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 5.0% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 4.3% fail on Compression ignition
        • 2.4% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 1.8% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (52% worse than other 2012 vans)
        • 0.48% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.096% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.032% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.032% fail on Particulate filter
          • 0.032% fail on Other emission control equipment
        • 0.032% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
      • 0.89% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.83% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.032% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.032% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.67% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.54% fail on Engine oil leaks (98% worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.096% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.032% fail on Transmission oil leaks
  • 4.6% fail on Tyres (20% better than other 2012 vans)
    • 2.4% fail on Condition
    • 2.2% fail on Tread depth (35% better than other 2012 vans)
    • 0.19% fail on Size/type
  • 4.0% fail on Body, chassis, structure (38% better than other 2012 vans)
    • 1.4% fail on Transmission (67% better than other 2012 vans)
      • 1.3% fail on Drive shafts (66% better than other 2012 vans)
        • 1.3% fail on Joints (66% better than other 2012 vans)
        • 0.032% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.064% fail on Prop shafts (82% better than other 2012 vans)
        • 0.064% fail on Joints
    • 1.1% fail on Body (2 times worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.92% fail on Other body component (2 times worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.13% fail on Panel
    • 0.45% fail on Exhaust system (54% better than other 2012 vans)
    • 0.45% fail on Doors
      • 0.22% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.19% fail on Door condition
        • 0.032% fail on Catch
      • 0.16% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.096% fail on Door condition
        • 0.032% fail on Catch
        • 0.032% fail on Hinge
      • 0.064% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.064% fail on Door condition
    • 0.38% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.16% fail on Tank
      • 0.13% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.064% fail on Pipe
      • 0.032% fail on System
    • 0.16% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.16% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.096% fail on Engine mounting condition
      • 0.064% fail on Bracket
    • 0.13% fail on Seats
      • 0.096% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.032% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.096% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.096% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.064% fail on Chassis
      • 0.032% fail on Chassis condition
      • 0.032% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 0.064% fail on Load security
      • 0.064% fail on Loading door
    • 0.032% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.032% fail on Spare wheel condition
    • 0.032% fail on Cabs
      • 0.032% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.032% fail on Undertray
  • 2.3% fail on Steering (41% better than other 2012 vans)
    • 1.3% fail on Steering linkage components (59% better than other 2012 vans)
      • 1.3% fail on Track rod end (59% better than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.032% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.032% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.67% fail on Power steering (140% worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.26% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.26% fail on Other components (2 times worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.13% fail on Operation
      • 0.096% fail on Rams (13 times worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.032% fail on Pump
    • 0.26% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.22% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.032% fail on Operation
    • 0.064% fail on Electronic power steering
    • 0.032% fail on Steering play
      • 0.032% fail on Steering rack
  • 1.7% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.1% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.57% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.54% fail on Condition
      • 0.032% fail on Pre-tensioners
    • 0.032% fail on Airbags
      • 0.032% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.45% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.45% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.13% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.13% fail on Attachment