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BL16 SXJ

2016 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

210,129 mi
Last recorded210,129 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Citroen Relay77,673 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 210,129 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

hand brake just meets mot limits

Pass 5 Aug 2024 191,808 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

hand brake just meets limits new discs fitted

Pass 23 Aug 2023 182,854 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

dpf filter has been cut open and customer has supplied a letter to confirm for cleaning purposes only

Pass 24 Aug 2022 168,947 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

Nearside Rear hand brake low effort

class 4 as 4 windows and seats fitted in rear

dpf been cut open letter from customer

hand brake just meets limits

Fail 24 Aug 2022 168,947 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear hand brake low effort

class 4 as 4 windows and seats fitted in rear

dpf been cut open letter from customer

hand brake just meets limits

Fail 15 Aug 2022 168,171 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit of 0.51, test result of 1.68 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 156,692 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 140,625 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 109,775 miles

Brake pedal rubber wearing smooth.

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (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 SXJ is a 2016 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SXJ, 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 SXJ registered?

BL16 SXJ is a 2016 Citroen Relay, first registered on 25 August 2016.

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