2017 Citroën Relay · 4,082 MOT tests
2017 Citroën Relay reliability
2017 Citroën Relays fail 28.5% of first MOT tests, 36% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 15 of 16 Relay years (4,082 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Citroën Relays: 36.3%)
- 28.5%
- first-time fail rate (all Citroën Relays: 36.3%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 36% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- 71,888
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 4,082
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2017 against the years either side
- 2016 cars: 19% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does worse)
- 2018 cars: 35% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does worse)
- Weak spot: seat belts and airbags, 1.6% of tests fail here (232% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: tyres, 42% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2017 car carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
Common problems
What fails on a 2017 Citroën Relay
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics12.2%
- Brakes10.6%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors5.9%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks4%
- Suspension3.9%
- Tyres3.5%
- Body, chassis and structure2.3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 3.53%
The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 3.14%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 3.01%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Diesel engine warning light faulty 2.13%
A lit or non-working engine warning light can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Headlamp aim set too high 2.06%
Headlamps aimed too high can dazzle other drivers, and adjusting them is usually a quick job.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.74%
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 (7.42%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.15%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (5.44%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (4.63%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (3.72%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (2.84%)
Other years
Every Citroën Relay year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2017 Citroën Relay reliable?
2017 Citroën Relays fail 28.5% of first MOT tests, 36% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 15 of 16 Relay years (4,082 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2017 Citroën Relay MOT?
Most often parking brake efficiency below minimum (3.53% of tests), dipped beam headlamp not working (3.14% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (3.01% of tests).
How many miles should a 2017 Citroën Relay have done?
At its MOT aged about 6, a typical 2017 Citroën Relay shows 71,888 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2017 car?
A car first registered in 2017 carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
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