Citroen Relay MOT Results

Registered in 2017
68.8% pass rate
from 6,962 tests in 2021
(38% worse than other 2017 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 2017 vans and highlighted areas where the Citroen Relay is unusually good or bad.

  • 12% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (45% worse than other 2017 vans)
    • 4.7% fail on Headlamps (160% worse than other 2017 vans)
      • 4.5% fail on Headlamp (160% worse than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.22% fail on Headlamp levelling device (2 times worse than other 2017 vans)
    • 4.5% fail on Headlamp aim (78% worse than other 2017 vans)
      • 3.9% fail on Headlamp aim (65% worse than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.68% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (2 times worse than other 2017 vans)
    • 2.4% fail on Direction indicators (100% worse than other 2017 vans)
      • 2.4% fail on Flashing type (100% worse than other 2017 vans)
        • 2.0% fail on Side repeaters (130% worse than other 2017 vans)
        • 0.50% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.014% fail on All direction indicators
    • 1.6% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.62% fail on Stop lamp (62% better than other 2017 vans)
    • 0.40% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.19% fail on Trailer electrical socket (130% worse than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.17% fail on Electrical wiring (2 times worse than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.057% fail on Horn
      • 0.014% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.30% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (46% better than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.30% fail on Rear fog lamp (46% better than other 2017 vans)
        • 0.30% fail on Rear fog lamp (46% better than other 2017 vans)
    • 0.22% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.22% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.19% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.19% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.10% fail on Outline marker lamps (4 times worse than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.10% fail on Outline marker lamp (4 times worse than other 2017 vans)
    • 0.043% fail on Rear reflectors (74% better than other 2017 vans)
    • 0.029% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.029% fail on Switch
  • 12% fail on Brakes (110% worse than other 2017 vans)
    • 8.2% fail on Brake performance (3 times worse than other 2017 vans)
      • 6.7% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (4 times worse than other 2017 vans)
        • 6.7% fail on Rbt (sp) (4 times worse than other 2017 vans)
        • 0.029% fail on Plate brake tester (sp) (8 times worse than other 2017 vans)
        • 0.014% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 1.5% fail on Parking brake performance (3 times worse than other 2017 vans)
        • 1.5% fail on Rbt (3 times worse than other 2017 vans)
          • 1.3% fail on Parking brake performance (4 times worse than other 2017 vans)
          • 0.086% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.029% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.014% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.014% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.014% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.014% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 1.4% fail on Service brake performance (110% worse than other 2017 vans)
        • 1.4% fail on Rbt (110% worse than other 2017 vans)
          • 0.99% fail on Service brake performance (91% worse than other 2017 vans)
          • 0.42% fail on Service brake imbalance (150% worse than other 2017 vans)
        • 0.072% fail on Plate brake tester (5 times worse than other 2017 vans)
          • 0.057% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (5 times worse than other 2017 vans)
          • 0.014% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.014% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.014% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.39% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (82% worse than other 2017 vans)
        • 0.39% fail on Rbt (sp) (87% worse than other 2017 vans)
          • 0.32% fail on Service brake performance (150% worse than other 2017 vans)
          • 0.086% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.14% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 3.4% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.6% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.6% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.057% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.68% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.68% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.55% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (5 times worse than other 2017 vans)
        • 0.16% fail on Cable (2 times worse than other 2017 vans)
        • 0.11% fail on Pivot (14 times worse than other 2017 vans)
        • 0.10% fail on Lever (5 times worse than other 2017 vans)
        • 0.086% fail on Linkage (10 times worse than other 2017 vans)
        • 0.043% fail on Relay lever (11 times worse than other 2017 vans)
        • 0.029% fail on Clevis joint (32 times worse than other 2017 vans)
        • 0.029% fail on Brake slack adjuster (8 times worse than other 2017 vans)
        • 0.014% fail on Rod
    • 1.4% fail on Parking brake control (3 times worse than other 2017 vans)
      • 1.4% fail on Lever (3 times worse than other 2017 vans)
    • 0.56% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (84% worse than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.49% fail on Pedal (84% worse than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.072% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.32% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.26% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.19% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.20% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.086% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.072% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.014% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.014% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.014% fail on Operation
    • 0.014% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.014% fail on Brake fluid
  • 8.7% fail on Visibility (78% worse than other 2017 vans)
    • 5.8% fail on Wipers (120% worse than other 2017 vans)
    • 2.6% fail on Washers (40% worse than other 2017 vans)
    • 0.86% fail on View to rear (150% worse than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.86% fail on Mirrors (160% worse than other 2017 vans)
    • 0.40% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.40% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.014% fail on Bonnet
  • 3.9% fail on Tyres
    • 2.2% fail on Condition
    • 1.7% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.13% fail on Size/type
  • 3.7% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (47% worse than other 2017 vans)
    • 3.5% fail on Exhaust emissions (46% worse than other 2017 vans)
      • 2.5% fail on Compression ignition (40% worse than other 2017 vans)
        • 2.3% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (49% worse than other 2017 vans)
        • 0.14% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.10% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.043% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.029% fail on Other emission control equipment
          • 0.014% fail on Particulate filter
        • 0.014% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
      • 1.0% fail on Spark ignition (62% worse than other 2017 vans)
        • 0.99% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (67% worse than other 2017 vans)
        • 0.014% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.014% fail on NOx sensor
        • 0.014% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.014% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.24% fail on Fluid leaks (110% worse than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.22% fail on Engine oil leaks (170% worse than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.029% fail on Other leaks
    • 0.014% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.014% fail on Undertray
  • 2.2% fail on Suspension (24% better than other 2017 vans)
    • 1.2% fail on Suspension arms (46% worse than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.66% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.46% fail on Pins and bushes (77% worse than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.086% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.014% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.39% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.24% fail on Springs (73% better than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.19% fail on Coil springs (77% better than other 2017 vans)
        • 0.19% fail on Coil spring (76% better than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.057% fail on Leaf springs
        • 0.043% fail on Leaf spring
        • 0.014% fail on Shackle pins and bushes
    • 0.17% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.16% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.14% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.014% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.13% fail on Anti-roll bars (83% better than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.072% fail on Linkage ball joints (76% better than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.014% fail on Linkage
      • 0.014% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.014% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.014% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.029% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.029% fail on Ball joint (10 times worse than other 2017 vans)
    • 0.014% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.014% fail on Macpherson strut
  • 2.0% fail on Body, chassis, structure (38% worse than other 2017 vans)
    • 0.70% fail on Transmission
      • 0.70% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.69% fail on Joints
        • 0.014% fail on Bearing housing
    • 0.66% fail on Body (120% worse than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.56% fail on Other body component (130% worse than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.072% fail on Panel
      • 0.043% fail on Mounting fixings (4 times worse than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.014% fail on Pillar
    • 0.24% fail on Doors (150% worse than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.11% fail on Front passenger's door (3 times worse than other 2017 vans)
        • 0.11% fail on Door condition (3 times worse than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.11% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.086% fail on Door condition
        • 0.029% fail on Catch
      • 0.029% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.029% fail on Door condition
        • 0.014% fail on Catch
    • 0.11% fail on Seats (180% worse than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.10% fail on Driver's seat (3 times worse than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.014% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.086% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.086% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.086% fail on Load security (3 times worse than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.072% fail on Loading door (6 times worse than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.014% fail on Tailgate
        • 0.014% fail on Other tailgate component
    • 0.057% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.043% fail on Tank
      • 0.014% fail on Hose
    • 0.029% fail on Towbar
      • 0.029% fail on Other towbar components
    • 0.029% fail on Floor (10 times worse than other 2017 vans)
    • 0.014% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.014% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.014% fail on Undertray
  • 1.5% fail on Steering (150% worse than other 2017 vans)
    • 1.1% fail on Power steering (6 times worse than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.57% fail on Pipes and hoses (7 times worse than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.50% fail on Other components (8 times worse than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.029% fail on Operation
    • 0.36% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.32% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.029% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.014% fail on Drag link end
    • 0.072% fail on Steering column (7 times worse than other 2017 vans)
    • 0.043% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.043% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.029% fail on Electronic power steering (8 times worse than other 2017 vans)
  • 1.0% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (58% worse than other 2017 vans)
    • 0.59% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.52% fail on Condition
      • 0.043% fail on Requirements
      • 0.014% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.014% fail on Attachment
    • 0.46% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (2 times worse than other 2017 vans)
  • 0.19% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.16% fail on Attachment
    • 0.029% fail on Condition
  • 0.11% fail on Identification of the vehicle (61% better than other 2017 vans)
    • 0.11% fail on Registration plates (60% better than other 2017 vans)
  • 0.029% fail on Buses and coaches supplementary tests
    • 0.029% fail on Steps and stairs (6 times worse than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.029% fail on Retractable steps (8 times worse than other 2017 vans)