Citroen Relay Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Citroen Relay reliable? We analysed 1,209,729 real MOT tests across 108,809 vehicles to find out.
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The Citroen Relay is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include parking brake: efficiency below requirements, registration plate lamp not working and windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Citroen Relay.
Citroen Relay Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Citroen Relay. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Citroen Relay MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Citroen Relay to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Citroen Relay Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Citroen Relay fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Citroen Relay Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Citroen Relay owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Citroen Relay MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Citroen Relay year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 245 | 72.2% | 15,212 | 26,814 | 37,054 |
| 2022 | 242 | 75.2% | 10,721 | 22,836 | 34,494 |
| 2021 | 491 | 74.5% | 9,708 | 21,423 | 38,448 |
| 2020 | 2,061 | 76.2% | 15,442 | 31,757 | 54,348 |
| 2019 | 29,740 | 76.2% | 36,776 | 63,152 | 94,068 |
| 2018 | 40,638 | 76.4% | 39,447 | 67,804 | 101,012 |
| 2017 | 57,278 | 76.1% | 40,644 | 68,345 | 101,561 |
| 2016 | 65,729 | 74.4% | 48,334 | 77,673 | 113,472 |
| 2015 | 70,704 | 73.5% | 51,209 | 82,256 | 120,843 |
| 2014 | 63,910 | 71.3% | 57,320 | 88,736 | 127,751 |
| 2013 | 49,225 | 71.3% | 58,025 | 89,675 | 128,108 |
| 2012 | 50,837 | 70.7% | 61,386 | 93,940 | 131,940 |
| 2011 | 48,198 | 68.9% | 66,438 | 101,035 | 141,854 |
| 2010 | 48,510 | 68.6% | 66,501 | 103,434 | 143,989 |
| 2009 | 40,395 | 68.5% | 62,561 | 99,368 | 141,228 |
| 2008 | 72,950 | 67.2% | 64,302 | 99,132 | 138,973 |
| 2007 | 78,480 | 66.4% | 64,627 | 97,518 | 134,722 |
| 2006 | 79,448 | 65.9% | 59,393 | 89,835 | 124,403 |
| 2005 | 71,215 | 65.6% | 60,300 | 90,685 | 125,453 |
| 2004 | 71,480 | 64.2% | 58,290 | 87,244 | 120,152 |
How Long Does a Citroen Relay Last?
Based on 108,809 Citroen Relay vehicles on UK roads.
Citroen Relay Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Citroen Relay MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Citroen Relay
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
76.4% MOT pass rate from 40,638 tests
58.9% MOT pass rate from 90 tests
The best year to buy a used Citroen Relay is 2018, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 76.4% across 40,638 tests. The 1991 model year has the lowest pass rate at 58.9% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Citroen Relay Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citroen Relay THIS CAR | 68.5% | 1,209,729 | 87,555 mi | 31 yrs |
| Citroen Xsara | 69.1% | 5,047,330 | 77,497 mi | 28 yrs |
| Citroen Berlingo | 70.1% | 4,453,235 | 83,738 mi | 29 yrs |
| Citroen C3 | 72.7% | 4,435,918 | 53,913 mi | 24 yrs |
| Subaru Forester | 76.1% | 456,470 | 85,220 mi | 29 yrs |
Compared to the Citroen Xsara (69.1% pass rate) and the Citroen Berlingo (70.1% pass rate), the Citroen Relay trails behind on MOT reliability.
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The Citroen Relay has an overall MOT pass rate of 68.5% across 1,209,729 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.
The most common problems on the Citroen Relay are parking brake: efficiency below requirements (39,680 recorded failures), registration plate lamp not working (31,479), and windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (28,039). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Citroen Relay owner drives around 6,926 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Citroen Relay models stay on UK roads for around 31 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.