2017 · 7 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2017 Citroen Relay MOT pass rate and common faults

1,250 MOT tests in 2024. 70.2% passed first time, compared with 79.8% for all cars the same age.

88Well below average
Passed first time70.2%
Failed or needed repairs29.8%
Typical mileage at test77,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,250 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements4.3%
  2. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction3.3%
  3. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.1%
  4. Rbt (sp): efficiency less than 50% of the required value2.1%
    37 marked dangerous
  5. Service brake performance: excessively binding2.1%
  6. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam2.1%
  7. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.6%
    30 marked dangerous
  8. Headlamp aim: too high1.4%
  9. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault1.4%
  10. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes16.5%
  2. Lights & electrics16.2%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.6%
  4. Emissions & leaks5.2%
  5. Suspension4.1%
  6. Tyres3.9%
  7. Body & chassis3.0%
  8. Seat belts & airbags2.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm8.2%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.8%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick7.4%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine6.6%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure5.0%

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 2017 Citroen Relay?

In 2024, 70.2% of 2017 Citroen Relay cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,250 tests. The average for all 7-year-old cars was 79.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2017 Citroen Relay?

The most common failure reasons were rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2017 Citroen Relay reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 88, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).