2018 · 6 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2018 Citroen Relay MOT pass rate and common faults

714 MOT tests in 2024. 76.9% passed first time, compared with 82.5% for all cars the same age.

93Below average
Passed first time76.9%
Failed or needed repairs23.1%
Typical mileage at test51,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 714 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements2.8%
  2. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam2.8%
  3. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.5%
  4. Rbt (sp): efficiency less than 50% of the required value1.7%
    19 marked dangerous
  5. Headlamp aim: too high1.7%
  6. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.4%
  7. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.3%
    13 marked dangerous
  8. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak1.0%
  9. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.0%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics12.0%
  2. Brakes10.9%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.9%
  4. Emissions & leaks3.1%
  5. Suspension2.9%
  6. Tyres2.5%
  7. Steering1.7%
  8. Body & chassis1.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm7.3%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick6.6%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened4.6%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure4.1%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.8%

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 2018 Citroen Relay?

In 2024, 76.9% of 2018 Citroen Relay cars passed their MOT first time, across 714 tests. The average for all 6-year-old cars was 82.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2018 Citroen Relay?

The most common failure reasons were rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; headlamp: not working on dipped beam; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2018 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).