MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
171,684 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated o/side and n/side (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated o/side and n/side (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction dash cluttered (3.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer investigate (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam and aims need resetting (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer-investigate (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn investigate (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitment issue-aims need resetting before retest (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure strands exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
engine oil dirty-service due,antifreeze minimum,oil leaks,gearbox oil leak,engine oil spill,nsf daytime light inop,van very scruffy smelly needs major valet,osf tyre tread uneven wear
front discs-pads poor,pads front-rear uneven wear,vehicle loaded heavy during test,os mirror cover poor-taped,front suspension arm bushes
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner and outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive suspect sump sealant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working offside front sidelight bulb replaced (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive suspect sump sealant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
engine sump corroding
How Reliable is the Citroen Relay?
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BL16 SWV is a 2016 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 SWV, 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 SWV is a 2016 Citroen Relay, first registered on 11 August 2016.
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