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BJ66 RTU

2016 Citroen Relay

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

143,018 mi
Last recorded143,018 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen Relay77,673 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ66 RTU
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 143,018 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Both rear (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 138,616 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 132,401 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front brakes wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 118,967 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Nov 2021 114,077 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front suspension arms rear bushes worn and moving (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2021 114,073 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road windscreen cracked Visibility through swept area of windscreen (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front suspension arms rear bushes worn and moving (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides rear brake discs worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 100,188 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 100,188 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 94,695 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 94,673 miles

Body component damaged and likely to cause injury nearside door mirror sharp edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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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BJ66 RTU is a 2016 Citroen Relay in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BJ66 RTU, 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 BJ66 RTU registered?

BJ66 RTU is a 2016 Citroen Relay, first registered on 18 October 2016.

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