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BG16 XLZ

2016 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

128,107 mi
Last recorded128,107 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Citroen Relay77,673 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG16 XLZ
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 128,107 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2025 128,107 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too high Both headlamps (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2024 127,384 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2024 127,366 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 124,943 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 122,494 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 118,633 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 114,060 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 109,468 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 97,857 miles

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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BG16 XLZ is a 2016 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BG16 XLZ, 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 BG16 XLZ registered?

BG16 XLZ is a 2016 Citroen Relay, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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