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BL16 HCA

2016 Citroen Relay

Grey Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

98,078 mi
Last recorded98,078 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen Relay77,673 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL16 HCA
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 98,078 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 93,017 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 87,698 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 81,640 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 75,968 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 73,852 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2021 73,851 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre outer edge and not repairable ()

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 61,818 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 49,696 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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BL16 HCA is a 2016 Citroen Relay in Grey with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BL16 HCA, 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 BL16 HCA registered?

BL16 HCA is a 2016 Citroen Relay, first registered on 13 June 2016.

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