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BL16 SWV

2016 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

171,684 mi
Last recorded171,684 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Citroen Relay77,673 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2025 171,684 miles

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))

Fail 8 Jul 2025 171,684 miles

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))

Fail 31 Oct 2024 167,941 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2023 158,566 miles

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))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 146,880 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive suspect sump sealant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2020 146,880 miles

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))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 115,459 miles

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?

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 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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What year was BL16 SWV registered?

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

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