2007 · 17 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2007 Citroen Relay MOT pass rate and common faults

890 MOT tests in 2024. 50.7% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

89Well below average
Passed first time50.7%
Failed or needed repairs49.3%
Typical mileage at test123,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 890 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength9.2%
  2. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements8.1%
  3. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps5.5%
  4. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect4.4%
  5. Integral vehicle structure condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced3.9%
  6. Service brake performance: excessively binding3.9%
  7. Rbt (sp): efficiency less than 50% of the required value3.5%
    39 marked dangerous
  8. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.5%
  9. Rear fog lamp: not working3.4%
  10. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side3.4%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics50.7%
  2. Brakes29.3%
  3. Suspension27.1%
  4. Body & chassis18.5%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)11.1%
  6. Emissions & leaks8.8%
  7. Tyres4.9%
  8. Steering3.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine19.6%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn13.4%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure9.9%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened9.3%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm9.1%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2007 Citroen Relay?

In 2024, 50.7% of 2007 Citroen Relay cars passed their MOT first time, across 890 tests. The average for all 17-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2007 Citroen Relay?

The most common failure reasons were component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2007 Citroen Relay reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 89, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).