Citroen Relay MOT Results

Registered in 2006
48.9% pass rate
from 2,092 tests in 2021
(7.3% worse than other 2006 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 2006 vans and highlighted areas where the Citroen Relay is unusually good or bad.

  • 25% fail on Brakes (39% worse than other 2006 vans)
    • 20% fail on Brake performance (89% worse than other 2006 vans)
      • 12% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (89% worse than other 2006 vans)
        • 12% fail on Rbt (sp) (90% worse than other 2006 vans)
        • 0.096% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 8.1% fail on Service brake performance (110% worse than other 2006 vans)
        • 8.0% fail on Rbt (120% worse than other 2006 vans)
          • 6.5% fail on Service brake performance (110% worse than other 2006 vans)
          • 2.2% fail on Service brake imbalance (130% worse than other 2006 vans)
          • 0.096% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (7 times worse than other 2006 vans)
        • 0.048% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.048% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.048% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.048% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 6.1% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (160% worse than other 2006 vans)
        • 6.0% fail on Rbt (sp) (160% worse than other 2006 vans)
          • 4.8% fail on Service brake performance (2 times worse than other 2006 vans)
          • 2.1% fail on Service brake imbalance (50% worse than other 2006 vans)
        • 0.048% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 3.0% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 2.9% fail on Rbt
          • 2.3% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.48% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (140% worse than other 2006 vans)
          • 0.14% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.048% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.048% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.53% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 3.9% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.1% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.1% fail on Brake pads
      • 1.4% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.3% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.048% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.81% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.72% fail on Cable
        • 0.096% fail on Lever
        • 0.048% fail on Relay lever
        • 0.048% fail on Pivot
    • 2.9% fail on Load sensing valves (3 times worse than other 2006 vans)
    • 1.6% fail on Rigid brake pipes (69% better than other 2006 vans)
    • 1.2% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (41% better than other 2006 vans)
      • 1.2% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 1.1% fail on Other components and prescribed areas (5 times worse than other 2006 vans)
      • 0.96% fail on Prescribed areas (5 times worse than other 2006 vans)
        • 0.48% fail on Other braking system component (5 times worse than other 2006 vans)
        • 0.33% fail on Park brake mechanism/associated mountings (7 times worse than other 2006 vans)
        • 0.096% fail on Actuating linkage mounting (10 times worse than other 2006 vans)
        • 0.096% fail on Master cylinder/servo mounting
      • 0.096% fail on Additional braking device (15 times worse than other 2006 vans)
    • 0.81% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.48% fail on Pedal
      • 0.33% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.67% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.67% fail on Lever
    • 0.67% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.096% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.096% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
  • 25% fail on Suspension (20% worse than other 2006 vans)
    • 12% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (150% worse than other 2006 vans)
    • 7.4% fail on Suspension arms
      • 3.7% fail on Pins and bushes (130% worse than other 2006 vans)
      • 3.4% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.53% fail on Ball joint dust cover (59% better than other 2006 vans)
      • 0.048% fail on Suspension arm
    • 5.8% fail on Springs (49% worse than other 2006 vans)
      • 3.0% fail on Leaf springs (170% worse than other 2006 vans)
        • 1.2% fail on Shackle pins and bushes (5 times worse than other 2006 vans)
        • 0.86% fail on Leaf spring
        • 0.48% fail on Anchor bracket (7 times worse than other 2006 vans)
        • 0.43% fail on Anchor pins and bushes (4 times worse than other 2006 vans)
        • 0.096% fail on Fixings and fixing bolts
        • 0.048% fail on Spring saddle
        • 0.048% fail on Shackle bracket
      • 2.6% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas (3 times worse than other 2006 vans)
      • 0.67% fail on Coil springs (71% better than other 2006 vans)
        • 0.67% fail on Coil spring (70% better than other 2006 vans)
    • 3.7% fail on Wheel bearings (80% worse than other 2006 vans)
    • 2.5% fail on Anti-roll bars (62% better than other 2006 vans)
      • 1.8% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (180% worse than other 2006 vans)
      • 0.38% fail on Linkage
      • 0.19% fail on Pins and bushes (82% better than other 2006 vans)
      • 0.14% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting (5 times worse than other 2006 vans)
      • 0.048% fail on Anti-roll bar
    • 1.7% fail on Sub-frames (2 times worse than other 2006 vans)
      • 1.5% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (4 times worse than other 2006 vans)
      • 0.29% fail on Sub-frame
    • 1.4% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 1.0% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.53% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.24% fail on Other suspension component (6 times worse than other 2006 vans)
      • 0.14% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.048% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.048% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.53% fail on Macpherson strut (150% worse than other 2006 vans)
      • 0.48% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (4 times worse than other 2006 vans)
      • 0.048% fail on Macpherson strut
  • 22% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 6.9% fail on Headlamp aim (69% worse than other 2006 vans)
      • 6.5% fail on Headlamp aim (71% worse than other 2006 vans)
      • 0.72% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (100% worse than other 2006 vans)
    • 5.8% fail on Headlamps (50% worse than other 2006 vans)
      • 5.4% fail on Headlamp (51% worse than other 2006 vans)
      • 0.72% fail on Headlamp levelling device (140% worse than other 2006 vans)
      • 0.048% fail on Dipswitch
    • 5.3% fail on Stop lamp
    • 5.2% fail on Direction indicators (66% worse than other 2006 vans)
      • 5.2% fail on Flashing type (66% worse than other 2006 vans)
        • 4.3% fail on Individual direction indicators (85% worse than other 2006 vans)
        • 0.62% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.33% fail on All direction indicators
    • 3.9% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 2.2% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 2.2% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 2.2% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.048% fail on Switch
    • 1.5% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.81% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.43% fail on Horn (57% better than other 2006 vans)
      • 0.24% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.048% fail on Trailer electrical socket
    • 0.67% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.67% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.53% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.14% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.14% fail on Switch
    • 0.14% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.096% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
      • 0.048% fail on Main beam tell-tale
  • 21% fail on Body, chassis, structure (61% worse than other 2006 vans)
    • 13% fail on Transmission (160% worse than other 2006 vans)
      • 12% fail on Drive shafts (2 times worse than other 2006 vans)
        • 12% fail on Joints (2 times worse than other 2006 vans)
      • 0.38% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.38% fail on Joints
    • 6.1% fail on Integral vehicle structure (160% worse than other 2006 vans)
      • 6.0% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (160% worse than other 2006 vans)
      • 0.19% fail on Sub-frame (6 times worse than other 2006 vans)
        • 0.19% fail on Sub-frame condition (7 times worse than other 2006 vans)
      • 0.048% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 3.2% fail on Chassis (75% worse than other 2006 vans)
      • 3.2% fail on Chassis condition (74% worse than other 2006 vans)
      • 0.048% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 1.3% fail on Exhaust system (54% better than other 2006 vans)
    • 0.53% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.24% fail on Pipe
      • 0.24% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.048% fail on Tank
    • 0.48% fail on Cabs
      • 0.48% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.43% fail on Body
      • 0.24% fail on Other body component
      • 0.14% fail on Panel
      • 0.048% fail on Body condition
    • 0.29% fail on Seats
      • 0.24% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.048% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.19% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.19% fail on Carrier
    • 0.19% fail on Doors (72% better than other 2006 vans)
      • 0.096% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.096% fail on Door condition
      • 0.096% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.096% fail on Door condition
    • 0.14% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.14% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.14% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.048% fail on Load security
      • 0.048% fail on Loading door
    • 0.048% fail on Floor
    • 0.048% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.048% fail on Boot lid condition
  • 11% fail on Visibility
    • 6.5% fail on Wipers (30% worse than other 2006 vans)
    • 4.4% fail on Washers
    • 0.67% fail on View to rear
      • 0.62% fail on Mirrors
      • 0.048% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.33% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.29% fail on Windscreen
      • 0.048% fail on Window
    • 0.096% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.048% fail on Driver's view
  • 5.3% fail on Steering
    • 4.0% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 3.8% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.096% fail on Locking devices
      • 0.048% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.048% fail on Drag link end
    • 0.67% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.53% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.14% fail on Operation (3 times worse than other 2006 vans)
    • 0.62% fail on Power steering
      • 0.33% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.29% fail on Operation
      • 0.096% fail on Pump
      • 0.048% fail on Other components
    • 0.096% fail on Steering column
    • 0.096% fail on Steering play
      • 0.096% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.048% fail on Steering wheel
  • 4.4% fail on Tyres (31% better than other 2006 vans)
    • 2.6% fail on Tread depth (31% better than other 2006 vans)
    • 1.9% fail on Condition
    • 0.24% fail on Size/type
  • 4.1% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 3.0% fail on Seat belts
      • 2.2% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.96% fail on Condition
      • 0.048% fail on Requirements
    • 1.1% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 3.1% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (36% better than other 2006 vans)
    • 2.4% fail on Exhaust emissions (42% better than other 2006 vans)
      • 2.2% fail on Compression ignition (39% better than other 2006 vans)
        • 0.86% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (55% better than other 2006 vans)
        • 0.62% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.53% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.19% fail on Emission control equipment (2 times worse than other 2006 vans)
          • 0.096% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.096% fail on Exhaust gas recirculation valve (5 times worse than other 2006 vans)
        • 0.048% fail on Pre 01/01/1980 visual
        • 0.048% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
      • 0.38% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.29% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.096% fail on Catalyst emissions
    • 0.67% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.38% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.19% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.096% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
    • 0.048% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.048% fail on Undertray
  • 0.57% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.57% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.33% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.29% fail on Attachment
    • 0.048% fail on Condition
  • 0.048% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.048% fail on Speedometer