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BL16 LSF

2016 Citroen Relay

Black Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

126,271 mi
Last recorded126,271 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen Relay77,673 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 126,271 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2026 126,271 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2025 119,156 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2025 119,150 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2024 111,686 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2024 111,686 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 107,138 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 98,866 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 92,048 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 83,533 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 82,622 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

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

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

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 LSF is a 2016 Citroen Relay in Black with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 LSF, 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 LSF registered?

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

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