CITROEN RELAY MOT pass rate
71.0% of 21,734 CITROEN RELAY MOT tests pass.
The RELAY's pass rate of 71.0% is in line with the average across all CITROEN models, at 71.7%.
The CITROEN RELAY passes 71.0% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the national average for cars (79.2%).
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate drops sharply with age: the CITROEN RELAY tested at 0–3 years pass 86.6% of the time, compared with just 61.1% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 86.6% | 396 | 34,043 miles |
| 3–6 years | 84.5% | 2,317 | 51,140 miles |
| 6–10 years | 77.1% | 7,229 | 91,959 miles |
| 10–15 years | 67.6% | 5,493 | 115,703 miles |
| 15+ years | 61.1% | 6,299 | 113,567 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the CITROEN RELAY
The most common reason the CITROEN RELAY fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 77.8% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 77.8% | Not working |
| Brakes | 60.5% | Efficiency below requirements |
| Suspension | 59.5% | Prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength |
| Body, chassis, structure | 31.5% | Corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced |
| Visibility | 21.9% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 13.0% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Tyres | 12.7% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Steering | 6.4% | Ball joint has excessive play |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 6.3% | Warning lamp indicates a fault |
| Identification of the vehicle | 1.1% | Does not conform to the specified requirements |
Related CITROEN models
- CITROEN C3 — 72.5% pass rate
- CITROEN BERLINGO — 70.8% pass rate
- CITROEN C1 — 76.1% pass rate
- CITROEN C4 — 67.6% pass rate
- CITROEN DS3 — 63.0% pass rate
- CITROEN DISPATCH — 69.7% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the CITROEN RELAY?
- 71.0% of CITROEN RELAY MOT tests pass, based on 21,734 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the CITROEN RELAY?
- The most common reason the CITROEN RELAY fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 77.8% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
- Does this show the CITROEN RELAY's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the CITROEN service history guide for how to check and keep one.