2012 · 12 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2012 Citroen Relay MOT pass rate and common faults

694 MOT tests in 2024. 64.3% passed first time, compared with 64.3% for all cars the same age.

100About average
Passed first time64.3%
Failed or needed repairs35.7%
Typical mileage at test104,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 694 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements5.0%
  2. Service brake performance: excessively binding3.2%
  3. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak3.2%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.0%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.9%
    23 marked dangerous
  6. Rbt (sp): efficiency less than 50% of the required value2.9%
    25 marked dangerous
  7. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam2.4%
  8. Headlamp aim: too low2.3%
  9. Position lamp: not working2.0%
  10. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps2.0%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics31.1%
  2. Brakes23.6%
  3. Suspension13.7%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.2%
  5. Emissions & leaks5.8%
  6. Body & chassis5.6%
  7. Tyres4.5%
  8. Seat belts & airbags2.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn12.1%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine11.1%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure10.8%
  4. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak9.1%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm8.1%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. 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 2012 Citroen Relay?

In 2024, 64.3% of 2012 Citroen Relay cars passed their MOT first time, across 694 tests. The average for all 12-year-old cars was 64.3%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2012 Citroen Relay?

The most common failure reasons were rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; service brake performance: excessively binding; shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2012 Citroen Relay reliable at MOT time?

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