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BL16 YVA

2016 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

144,314 mi
Last recorded144,314 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen Relay77,673 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 144,314 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2022 129,028 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside mirror cover damaged & repaired with tape

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear suspension bump stops deteriorated

clutch pedal anti-slip missing

Fail 19 Dec 2022 129,025 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside mirror cover damaged & repaired with tape

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 25% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear suspension bump stops deteriorated

clutch pedal anti-slip missing

Pass 17 Dec 2021 107,613 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both door mirrors damaged

both repeater lens missing

clutch pedal anti slip missing

Pass 18 Dec 2020 89,618 miles

both repeater lens broken

front inner pads look to be getting low

Pass 19 Jun 2019 57,852 miles

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 YVA is a 2016 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YVA, 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 YVA registered?

BL16 YVA is a 2016 Citroen Relay, first registered on 31 May 2016.

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