2014 · 10 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2014 Citroen Relay MOT pass rate and common faults

1,070 MOT tests in 2024. 65.1% passed first time, compared with 69.9% for all cars the same age.

93Below average
Passed first time65.1%
Failed or needed repairs34.9%
Typical mileage at test98,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,070 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements6.0%
  2. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak3.8%
  3. Rbt (sp): efficiency less than 50% of the required value3.6%
    49 marked dangerous
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.6%
  5. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps2.4%
  6. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam2.1%
  7. Service brake performance: excessively binding2.1%
  8. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side2.0%
  9. Position lamp: not working2.0%
  10. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.9%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics23.9%
  2. Brakes23.1%
  3. Suspension14.4%
  4. Tyres6.4%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.8%
  6. Body & chassis4.7%
  7. Steering4.1%
  8. Emissions & leaks3.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn11.9%
  2. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak10.6%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm9.3%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine8.7%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure8.2%

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 2014 Citroen Relay?

In 2024, 65.1% of 2014 Citroen Relay cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,070 tests. The average for all 10-year-old cars was 69.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2014 Citroen Relay?

The most common failure reasons were rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak; rbt (sp): efficiency less than 50% of the required value. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2014 Citroen Relay reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 93, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).