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AE16 CVR

2016 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

52,972 mi
Last recorded52,972 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Citroen Relay77,673 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE16 CVR
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 52,972 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2025 52,970 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 51,268 miles

Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment (1.1.18 (a))

Offside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 21 Aug 2024 51,268 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not functioning at all (4.10 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment (1.1.18 (a))

Offside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 45,650 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2023 45,650 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 38,201 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2022 38,201 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear All outline marker lamps light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 32,205 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 26,784 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2020 26,784 miles

Nearside Outline marker lamp not working body markers damaged (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Outline marker lamp not working body markers damaged (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Aug 2019 22,025 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear outline marker lamp lens damaged

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

How Reliable is the Citroen Relay?

Based on 1,209,729 MOT tests across 108,809 vehicles.

68.5%
Pass Rate
6,926
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
108,809
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 39,680
Registration plate lamp not working 31,479
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28,039
Brake pipe excessively corroded 19,663
Stop lamp not working 19,404
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AE16 CVR is a 2016 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2016 Citroen Relay models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 77,673 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen Relay fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 39,680 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE16 CVR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Relay typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 10 years old, this Citroen Relay is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AE16 CVR registered?

AE16 CVR is a 2016 Citroen Relay, first registered on 30 August 2016.

Is AE16 CVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE16 CVR shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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