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BL16 KYA

2016 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,051 mi
Last recorded57,051 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen Relay77,673 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL16 KYA
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 57,051 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear 2 x Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (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 8 Jul 2026 57,051 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 2 Nails in tread

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (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 28 Jan 2025 52,396 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 47,469 miles

Nearside DOOR MIRROR DAMAGED

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear LIGHT UNIT DAMAGED

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

Fail 25 Jan 2024 47,466 miles

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

Nearside DOOR MIRROR DAMAGED

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear LIGHT UNIT DAMAGED

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 43,385 miles

Nearside Rear Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror back damaged. (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged Drivers. (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear light lens damaged but not affecting the operation.

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack. (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Bump stops perishing.

Rear Different rear lamp units fitted to rear of vehicle but does not affect the operation.

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush Perishing bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2023 43,376 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror back damaged. (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged Drivers. (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear light lens damaged but not affecting the operation.

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack. (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Bump stops perishing.

Rear Different rear lamp units fitted to rear of vehicle but does not affect the operation.

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush Perishing bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 38,181 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 32,788 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 KYA is a 2016 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BL16 KYA, 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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BL16 KYA is a 2016 Citroen Relay, first registered on 30 June 2016.

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