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BL16 KYB

2016 Citroen Relay

Black Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

110,729 mi
Last recorded110,729 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen Relay77,673 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL16 KYB
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 110,729 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2026 110,724 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Jan 2026 110,618 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 105,061 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2025 105,058 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024 100,218 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 10 Jan 2024 100,197 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 95,211 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2023 95,202 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 84,741 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 82,636 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 82,636 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 79,554 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2020 79,554 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 78,232 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 KYB is a 2016 Citroen Relay in Black with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 BL16 KYB, 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 KYB is a 2016 Citroen Relay, first registered on 17 June 2016.

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