Citroen Relay MOT Results

Registered in 2016
67.0% pass rate
from 7,085 tests in 2021
(29% worse than other 2016 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 2016 vans and highlighted areas where the Citroen Relay is unusually good or bad.

  • 14% fail on Brakes (120% worse than other 2016 vans)
    • 11% fail on Brake performance (3 times worse than other 2016 vans)
      • 9.7% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (4 times worse than other 2016 vans)
        • 9.7% fail on Rbt (sp) (5 times worse than other 2016 vans)
        • 0.028% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
        • 0.028% fail on Plate brake tester (sp) (5 times worse than other 2016 vans)
      • 2.7% fail on Parking brake performance (4 times worse than other 2016 vans)
        • 2.6% fail on Rbt (4 times worse than other 2016 vans)
          • 2.3% fail on Parking brake performance (4 times worse than other 2016 vans)
          • 0.28% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (4 times worse than other 2016 vans)
          • 0.085% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (3 times worse than other 2016 vans)
        • 0.085% fail on Plate brake tester (4 times worse than other 2016 vans)
          • 0.042% fail on Parking brake performance (5 times worse than other 2016 vans)
          • 0.028% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (12 times worse than other 2016 vans)
          • 0.014% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.028% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.028% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 1.5% fail on Service brake performance (74% worse than other 2016 vans)
        • 1.5% fail on Rbt (73% worse than other 2016 vans)
          • 1.2% fail on Service brake performance (80% worse than other 2016 vans)
          • 0.35% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.028% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.028% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.014% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.014% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.51% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (91% worse than other 2016 vans)
        • 0.49% fail on Rbt (sp) (92% worse than other 2016 vans)
          • 0.37% fail on Service brake performance (140% worse than other 2016 vans)
          • 0.21% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.014% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.014% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.056% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 3.3% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.8% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.7% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.014% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.52% fail on Brake discs and drums (37% better than other 2016 vans)
        • 0.51% fail on Brake discs (38% better than other 2016 vans)
        • 0.014% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.35% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (2 times worse than other 2016 vans)
        • 0.18% fail on Cable (2 times worse than other 2016 vans)
        • 0.071% fail on Lever
        • 0.071% fail on Pivot (6 times worse than other 2016 vans)
        • 0.028% fail on Linkage
        • 0.014% fail on Relay lever
        • 0.014% fail on Clevis joint
        • 0.014% fail on Brake slack adjuster
    • 1.2% fail on Parking brake control (2 times worse than other 2016 vans)
      • 1.2% fail on Lever (2 times worse than other 2016 vans)
    • 0.58% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (72% worse than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.51% fail on Pedal (77% worse than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.071% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.44% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.34% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.23% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.014% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.20% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.13% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.13% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (180% worse than other 2016 vans)
    • 0.042% fail on Rigid brake pipes (87% better than other 2016 vans)
    • 0.028% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.014% fail on Servos
      • 0.014% fail on Brake fluid
  • 13% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (39% worse than other 2016 vans)
    • 5.3% fail on Headlamps (180% worse than other 2016 vans)
      • 5.2% fail on Headlamp (180% worse than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.18% fail on Headlamp levelling device (170% worse than other 2016 vans)
    • 3.8% fail on Headlamp aim (52% worse than other 2016 vans)
      • 3.3% fail on Headlamp aim (42% worse than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.59% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (200% worse than other 2016 vans)
    • 2.7% fail on Direction indicators (87% worse than other 2016 vans)
      • 2.7% fail on Flashing type (87% worse than other 2016 vans)
        • 2.0% fail on Side repeaters (110% worse than other 2016 vans)
        • 0.64% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.042% fail on All direction indicators
    • 2.0% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.71% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.71% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.71% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.65% fail on Stop lamp (69% better than other 2016 vans)
    • 0.45% fail on Electrical equipment (63% worse than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.17% fail on Electrical wiring (180% worse than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.16% fail on Horn
      • 0.13% fail on Trailer electrical socket
    • 0.27% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.27% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.20% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.18% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.014% fail on Reversing lamp switch
    • 0.056% fail on Rear reflectors (74% better than other 2016 vans)
    • 0.028% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.028% fail on Switch
  • 8.0% fail on Visibility (50% worse than other 2016 vans)
    • 4.1% fail on Wipers (61% worse than other 2016 vans)
    • 3.0% fail on Washers (35% worse than other 2016 vans)
    • 1.1% fail on View to rear (180% worse than other 2016 vans)
      • 1.1% fail on Mirrors (180% worse than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.042% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.58% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.58% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.028% fail on Driver's view
    • 0.014% fail on Bonnet
  • 4.7% fail on Suspension
    • 2.4% fail on Suspension arms (92% worse than other 2016 vans)
      • 1.4% fail on Ball joint (120% worse than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.93% fail on Pins and bushes (86% worse than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.24% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 1.0% fail on Springs (33% better than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.78% fail on Coil springs (43% better than other 2016 vans)
        • 0.78% fail on Coil spring (43% better than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.27% fail on Leaf springs
        • 0.24% fail on Leaf spring (98% worse than other 2016 vans)
        • 0.028% fail on Fixings and fixing bolts
    • 0.73% fail on Shock absorbers (66% worse than other 2016 vans)
    • 0.31% fail on Other suspension component (100% worse than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.28% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.028% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.23% fail on Anti-roll bars (81% better than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.085% fail on Linkage ball joints (81% better than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.056% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (74% better than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.056% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.014% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.014% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.014% fail on Linkage
    • 0.21% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.014% fail on Axles
      • 0.014% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.014% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.014% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.014% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.014% fail on Sub-frame
    • 0.014% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
      • 0.014% fail on Other components
  • 3.5% fail on Tyres (25% better than other 2016 vans)
    • 2.0% fail on Condition
    • 1.5% fail on Tread depth (39% better than other 2016 vans)
    • 0.20% fail on Size/type
  • 2.7% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (26% worse than other 2016 vans)
    • 2.5% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 2.0% fail on Compression ignition (29% worse than other 2016 vans)
        • 1.5% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (31% worse than other 2016 vans)
        • 0.35% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.14% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.042% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.028% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.028% fail on Particulate filter
        • 0.028% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.014% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
      • 0.45% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.45% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.38% fail on Fluid leaks (2 times worse than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.30% fail on Engine oil leaks (2 times worse than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.042% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks (8 times worse than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.042% fail on Other leaks
  • 2.6% fail on Body, chassis, structure (24% worse than other 2016 vans)
    • 0.95% fail on Transmission
      • 0.92% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.92% fail on Joints
      • 0.028% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.028% fail on Joints
    • 0.80% fail on Body (150% worse than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.62% fail on Other body component (140% worse than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.18% fail on Panel (2 times worse than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.014% fail on Mounting fixings
    • 0.32% fail on Doors (150% worse than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.13% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.071% fail on Door condition
        • 0.028% fail on Catch
        • 0.028% fail on Hinge (11 times worse than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.099% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.085% fail on Door condition
        • 0.014% fail on Hinge
      • 0.099% fail on Front passenger's door (170% worse than other 2016 vans)
        • 0.099% fail on Door condition (200% worse than other 2016 vans)
    • 0.18% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.11% fail on Tank (2 times worse than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.028% fail on Pipe
      • 0.028% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.014% fail on System
    • 0.14% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.14% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.099% fail on Seats
      • 0.085% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.014% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.056% fail on Load security
      • 0.042% fail on Loading door
      • 0.014% fail on Dropside
        • 0.014% fail on Pillar
    • 0.042% fail on Floor (12 times worse than other 2016 vans)
    • 0.014% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.014% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.014% fail on Towbar
      • 0.014% fail on Coupling
    • 0.014% fail on Cabs
      • 0.014% fail on Cab condition
    • 0.014% fail on Undertray
  • 1.1% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.59% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (90% worse than other 2016 vans)
    • 0.45% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.41% fail on Condition
      • 0.028% fail on Requirements
      • 0.014% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.014% fail on Airbags
      • 0.014% fail on Passengers airbag
  • 1.0% fail on Steering
    • 0.61% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.47% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.14% fail on Ball joint (3 times worse than other 2016 vans)
    • 0.38% fail on Power steering (120% worse than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.20% fail on Other components (3 times worse than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.16% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.014% fail on Operation
      • 0.014% fail on Rams
    • 0.042% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.042% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.014% fail on Electronic power steering
  • 0.31% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.31% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.21% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.13% fail on Attachment
    • 0.085% fail on Condition
  • 0.056% fail on Buses and coaches supplementary tests
    • 0.028% fail on Doors
      • 0.028% fail on Emergency exits
    • 0.028% fail on Steps and stairs
      • 0.028% fail on Retractable steps (5 times worse than other 2016 vans)