2018 Citroën Relay · 2,217 MOT tests
2018 Citroën Relay reliability
2018 Citroën Relays fail 22.4% of first MOT tests, 35% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 14 of 16 Relay years (2,217 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Citroën Relays: 36.3%)
- 22.4%
- first-time fail rate (all Citroën Relays: 36.3%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 35% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 5
- 43,408
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 5
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 2,217
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2018 against the years either side
- 2017 cars: 36% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does better)
- 2019 cars: 38% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does better)
- Weak spot: brakes, 6.5% of tests fail here (112% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: tyres, 59% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2018 car carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
Common problems
What fails on a 2018 Citroën Relay
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics10.4%
- Brakes6.5%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors6.4%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2.7%
- Suspension2%
- Tyres2%
- Body, chassis and structure1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 3.34%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 2.44%
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 2.26%
Headlamps aimed too high can dazzle other drivers, and adjusting them is usually a quick job.
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 1.94%
The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.
Diesel engine warning light faulty 1.58%
A lit or non-working engine warning light can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 1.49%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (5.68%) · Brake pads wearing thin (5.01%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (3.38%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (3.11%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (3.11%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (1.89%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2018 Citroën Relay reliable?
2018 Citroën Relays fail 22.4% of first MOT tests, 35% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 14 of 16 Relay years (2,217 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2018 Citroën Relay MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (3.34% of tests), dipped beam headlamp not working (2.44% of tests), headlamp aim set too high (2.26% of tests).
How many miles should a 2018 Citroën Relay have done?
At its MOT aged about 5, a typical 2018 Citroën Relay shows 43,408 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2018 car?
A car first registered in 2018 carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
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