2010 · 14 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2010 Citroen Relay MOT pass rate and common faults

730 MOT tests in 2024. 58.0% passed first time, compared with 59.6% for all cars the same age.

97Below average
Passed first time58.0%
Failed or needed repairs42.0%
Typical mileage at test119,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 730 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements5.8%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn5.1%
  3. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect3.7%
  4. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps3.6%
  5. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak3.4%
  6. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction3.3%
  7. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side3.3%
  8. Rbt (sp): efficiency less than 50% of the required value3.2%
    30 marked dangerous
  9. Position lamp: not working3.2%
  10. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength2.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics42.7%
  2. Brakes25.2%
  3. Suspension22.1%
  4. Emissions & leaks10.1%
  5. Body & chassis9.5%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.4%
  7. Tyres5.8%
  8. Steering2.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine17.1%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn14.0%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened10.3%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure9.0%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm8.4%

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: rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements. 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 2010 Citroen Relay?

In 2024, 58.0% of 2010 Citroen Relay cars passed their MOT first time, across 730 tests. The average for all 14-year-old cars was 59.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2010 Citroen Relay?

The most common failure reasons were rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn; headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2010 Citroen Relay reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 97, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).