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BL16 RXU

2016 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,620 mi
Last recorded158,620 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen Relay77,673 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 158,620 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2026 158,617 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2025 149,883 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 144,533 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 139,688 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 132,369 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 131,369 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2021 131,362 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 112,430 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2020 112,430 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 87,340 miles

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))

Fail 6 Aug 2019 87,339 miles

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

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

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))

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 RXU is a 2016 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 RXU, 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 RXU registered?

BL16 RXU is a 2016 Citroen Relay, first registered on 11 August 2016.

Is BL16 RXU safe to buy?

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