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BJ16 RTV

2016 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

127,098 mi
Last recorded127,098 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 2016 Citroen Relay77,673 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ16 RTV
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 127,098 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 123,521 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering fluid? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2024 123,521 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering fluid? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 104,880 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 15 Mar 2023 104,877 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 94,457 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside side marker lights both not working

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component power steering rack covered in oil no leak seen at time of test (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear handbrake performance poor

Offside Rear side marker light not working

Rear handbrake Efficiency only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair 17%

Fail 22 Mar 2022 94,457 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working no water (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside side marker lights both not working

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component power steering rack covered in oil no leak seen at time of test (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear handbrake performance poor

Offside Rear side marker light not working

Rear handbrake Efficiency only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair 17%

Pass 26 Mar 2021 82,861 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 67,584 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth rubber worn (1.1.2 (c))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

one side marker lamp inoperative on each side. vehicle width under 2100 mm

Fail 20 Mar 2020 67,584 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Brake pedal wearing smooth rubber worn (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

brake pad warning lamp on. unable to see if sensor triggered

offside front daytime running lamp inoperative

one side marker lamp inoperative on each side. vehicle width under 2100 mm

Pass 29 Mar 2019 55,253 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

brake pad warning lamp on. nearside front and offside rear sensor wires broken

Fail 29 Mar 2019 55,253 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

brake pad warning lamp on. nearside front and offside rear sensor wires broken

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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BJ16 RTV 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 BJ16 RTV, 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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BJ16 RTV is a 2016 Citroen Relay, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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