Citroen Relay MOT Results

Registered in 2013
59.2% pass rate
from 3,466 tests in 2021
(7.9% worse than other 2013 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 2013 vans and highlighted areas where the Citroen Relay is unusually good or bad.

  • 22% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (28% worse than other 2013 vans)
    • 7.4% fail on Headlamp aim (120% worse than other 2013 vans)
      • 7.0% fail on Headlamp aim (130% worse than other 2013 vans)
      • 0.52% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 6.4% fail on Headlamps (110% worse than other 2013 vans)
      • 5.3% fail on Headlamp (85% worse than other 2013 vans)
      • 1.1% fail on Headlamp levelling device (5 times worse than other 2013 vans)
    • 5.9% fail on Direction indicators (140% worse than other 2013 vans)
      • 5.9% fail on Flashing type (140% worse than other 2013 vans)
        • 3.3% fail on Side repeaters (2 times worse than other 2013 vans)
        • 3.0% fail on Individual direction indicators (96% worse than other 2013 vans)
        • 0.12% fail on All direction indicators
    • 5.7% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 2.8% fail on Stop lamp (45% better than other 2013 vans)
    • 2.1% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 2.1% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 2.1% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.58% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.35% fail on Horn
      • 0.14% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.12% fail on Trailer electrical socket
    • 0.38% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.38% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.29% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.26% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.029% fail on Reversing lamp switch
    • 0.14% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.058% fail on Outline marker lamps
      • 0.029% fail on All outline marker lamps
      • 0.029% fail on Outline marker lamp
    • 0.029% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.029% fail on Switch
    • 0.029% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.029% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 17% fail on Brakes (53% worse than other 2013 vans)
    • 13% fail on Brake performance (150% worse than other 2013 vans)
      • 11% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (2 times worse than other 2013 vans)
        • 11% fail on Rbt (sp) (2 times worse than other 2013 vans)
        • 0.029% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 3.4% fail on Parking brake performance (180% worse than other 2013 vans)
        • 3.2% fail on Rbt (180% worse than other 2013 vans)
          • 2.5% fail on Parking brake performance (150% worse than other 2013 vans)
          • 0.38% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (2 times worse than other 2013 vans)
          • 0.35% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (8 times worse than other 2013 vans)
        • 0.087% fail on Decelerometer (7 times worse than other 2013 vans)
          • 0.058% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (31 times worse than other 2013 vans)
          • 0.029% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.087% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.058% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.029% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 2.5% fail on Service brake performance (52% worse than other 2013 vans)
        • 2.4% fail on Rbt (51% worse than other 2013 vans)
          • 2.0% fail on Service brake performance (57% worse than other 2013 vans)
          • 0.43% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.029% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.029% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.029% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.029% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 1.1% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (60% worse than other 2013 vans)
        • 1.1% fail on Rbt (sp) (64% worse than other 2013 vans)
          • 0.84% fail on Service brake performance (100% worse than other 2013 vans)
          • 0.29% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.029% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 3.5% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.8% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.8% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.61% fail on Brake discs and drums (51% better than other 2013 vans)
        • 0.61% fail on Brake discs (51% better than other 2013 vans)
      • 0.43% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (110% worse than other 2013 vans)
        • 0.14% fail on Cable
        • 0.087% fail on Lever
        • 0.087% fail on Pivot (5 times worse than other 2013 vans)
        • 0.058% fail on Linkage
        • 0.058% fail on Relay lever (20 times worse than other 2013 vans)
        • 0.029% fail on Rod
    • 0.87% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.87% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.78% fail on Parking brake control (78% worse than other 2013 vans)
      • 0.78% fail on Lever (79% worse than other 2013 vans)
    • 0.66% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.58% fail on Pedal
      • 0.087% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.49% fail on Flexible brake hoses (130% worse than other 2013 vans)
    • 0.17% fail on Rigid brake pipes (92% better than other 2013 vans)
    • 0.029% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.029% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.029% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.029% fail on Other components
  • 9.7% fail on Suspension
    • 5.5% fail on Suspension arms (50% worse than other 2013 vans)
      • 3.1% fail on Pins and bushes (68% worse than other 2013 vans)
      • 2.2% fail on Ball joint (38% worse than other 2013 vans)
      • 0.58% fail on Ball joint dust cover (130% worse than other 2013 vans)
      • 0.029% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.029% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 2.1% fail on Springs (28% better than other 2013 vans)
      • 1.8% fail on Coil springs
        • 1.7% fail on Coil spring (28% better than other 2013 vans)
        • 0.029% fail on Mounting
      • 0.35% fail on Leaf springs
        • 0.23% fail on Leaf spring
        • 0.058% fail on Shackle pins and bushes
        • 0.029% fail on Anchor pins and bushes
        • 0.029% fail on Spring saddle
      • 0.029% fail on Bonded suspension units
        • 0.029% fail on Bonded suspension unit
    • 1.8% fail on Shock absorbers (3 times worse than other 2013 vans)
    • 0.69% fail on Other suspension component (120% worse than other 2013 vans)
      • 0.63% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other 2013 vans)
      • 0.058% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.49% fail on Wheel bearings (46% better than other 2013 vans)
    • 0.17% fail on Anti-roll bars (95% better than other 2013 vans)
      • 0.12% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (80% better than other 2013 vans)
      • 0.058% fail on Anti-roll bar
    • 0.12% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.029% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.029% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.029% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.029% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.058% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.029% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.029% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.058% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension (17 times worse than other 2013 vans)
      • 0.029% fail on Suspension unit
      • 0.029% fail on Other components
    • 0.029% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
  • 7.2% fail on Visibility
    • 3.0% fail on Washers
    • 2.8% fail on Wipers
    • 1.3% fail on View to rear (160% worse than other 2013 vans)
      • 1.3% fail on Mirrors (160% worse than other 2013 vans)
      • 0.029% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.72% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.72% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.029% fail on Driver's view
    • 0.029% fail on Bonnet
  • 4.8% fail on Tyres
    • 2.7% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.3% fail on Condition
    • 0.35% fail on Size/type
  • 4.7% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (24% worse than other 2013 vans)
    • 4.2% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 3.5% fail on Compression ignition
        • 2.2% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 1.2% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (54% worse than other 2013 vans)
        • 0.26% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.029% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.029% fail on Particulate filter
        • 0.029% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
      • 0.66% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.58% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.058% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.029% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.63% fail on Fluid leaks (110% worse than other 2013 vans)
      • 0.49% fail on Engine oil leaks (140% worse than other 2013 vans)
      • 0.087% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.058% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks (5 times worse than other 2013 vans)
    • 0.029% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.029% fail on Undertray
  • 3.2% fail on Body, chassis, structure (39% better than other 2013 vans)
    • 1.2% fail on Transmission (65% better than other 2013 vans)
      • 1.1% fail on Drive shafts (65% better than other 2013 vans)
        • 1.1% fail on Joints (65% better than other 2013 vans)
      • 0.087% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.087% fail on Joints
    • 0.98% fail on Body (190% worse than other 2013 vans)
      • 0.72% fail on Other body component (170% worse than other 2013 vans)
      • 0.23% fail on Panel (3 times worse than other 2013 vans)
      • 0.029% fail on Body condition
    • 0.40% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.23% fail on Doors
      • 0.087% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.087% fail on Door condition
      • 0.087% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.087% fail on Door condition
      • 0.058% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.029% fail on Door condition
        • 0.029% fail on Hinge
    • 0.23% fail on Seats
      • 0.20% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.029% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.17% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.058% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.058% fail on System
      • 0.029% fail on Tank
      • 0.029% fail on Pipe
    • 0.14% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.12% fail on Spare wheel condition (5 times worse than other 2013 vans)
      • 0.029% fail on Carrier
    • 0.087% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.058% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.058% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.058% fail on Load security
      • 0.058% fail on Loading door
    • 0.029% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.029% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
  • 1.9% fail on Steering (39% better than other 2013 vans)
    • 1.3% fail on Steering linkage components (51% better than other 2013 vans)
      • 1.2% fail on Track rod end (53% better than other 2013 vans)
      • 0.12% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.35% fail on Power steering
      • 0.14% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.14% fail on Other components
      • 0.058% fail on Rams (5 times worse than other 2013 vans)
    • 0.29% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.26% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.029% fail on Operation
    • 0.058% fail on Steering column
    • 0.029% fail on Steering play
      • 0.029% fail on Steering rack
  • 1.5% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.95% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.58% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.55% fail on Condition
      • 0.029% fail on Attachment
    • 0.029% fail on Airbags
      • 0.029% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.26% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.26% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.20% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.14% fail on Attachment
    • 0.058% fail on Condition
  • 0.029% fail on Buses and coaches supplementary tests
    • 0.029% fail on Steps and stairs
      • 0.029% fail on Retractable steps