2016 Citroën Relay · 4,518 MOT tests
2016 Citroën Relay reliability
2016 Citroën Relays fail 27.8% of first MOT tests, 19% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 13 of 16 Relay years (4,518 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Citroën Relays: 36.3%)
- 27.8%
- first-time fail rate (all Citroën Relays: 36.3%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 19% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- 75,561
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 4,518
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2016 against the years either side
- 2015 cars: 12% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does worse)
- 2017 cars: 36% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does better)
- Weak spot: seat belts and airbags, 1.6% of tests fail here (193% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: tyres, 46% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2016 car carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
Common problems
What fails on a 2016 Citroën Relay
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics11.2%
- Brakes10.8%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors6.5%
- Suspension5.4%
- Tyres3.4%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2.8%
- Body, chassis and structure1.7%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 3.19%
The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.9%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 2.7%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Headlamp aim set too high 2.01%
Headlamps aimed too high can dazzle other drivers, and adjusting them is usually a quick job.
Parking brake efficiency under half required 1.84%
The parking brake is well below required strength and is unlikely to hold the car on a slope.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.55%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (8.06%) · Brake pads wearing thin (5.93%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (5.4%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (5.22%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (5.18%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (5.11%)
Other years
Every Citroën Relay year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2016 Citroën Relay reliable?
2016 Citroën Relays fail 27.8% of first MOT tests, 19% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 13 of 16 Relay years (4,518 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2016 Citroën Relay MOT?
Most often parking brake efficiency below minimum (3.19% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (2.9% of tests), dipped beam headlamp not working (2.7% of tests).
How many miles should a 2016 Citroën Relay have done?
At its MOT aged about 7, a typical 2016 Citroën Relay shows 75,561 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2016 car?
A car first registered in 2016 carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
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