2021 · 3 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2021 Citroen Relay MOT pass rate and common faults

546 MOT tests in 2024. 78.4% passed first time, compared with 87.6% for all cars the same age.

90Well below average
Passed first time78.4%
Failed or needed repairs21.6%
Typical mileage at test26,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 546 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Headlamp aim: too high3.7%
  2. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam2.9%
  3. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements1.6%
  4. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn1.5%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.3%
    8 marked dangerous
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.3%
  7. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.1%
  8. Parking brake control - lever: has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment0.9%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics15.4%
  2. Brakes9.5%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.5%
  4. Tyres3.5%
  5. Emissions & leaks1.6%
  6. Suspension1.6%
  7. Seat belts & airbags0.9%
  8. Body & chassis0.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick5.7%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.4%
  3. Non-component advisories: Nail in tyre2.7%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened1.8%
  5. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn1.8%

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: headlamp aim: too high. 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 2021 Citroen Relay?

In 2024, 78.4% of 2021 Citroen Relay cars passed their MOT first time, across 546 tests. The average for all 3-year-old cars was 87.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2021 Citroen Relay?

The most common failure reasons were headlamp aim: too high; headlamp: not working on dipped beam; rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2021 Citroen Relay reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 90, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).