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BP16 VEK

2016 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

126,450 mi
Last recorded126,450 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Citroen Relay77,673 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP16 VEK
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 126,450 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes at rear joiners (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

o/s and n/s track rod end dust boots starting to deteriorate

Fail 1 Dec 2025 126,450 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and some play in joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes at rear joiners (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

o/s and n/s track rod end dust boots starting to deteriorate

Pass 18 Dec 2024 118,934 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both pipes from front of vehicle slight corrosion (near to joiners) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 18 Dec 2024 118,934 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both pipes from front of vehicle slight corrosion (near to joiners) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 108,929 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes at rear unions (1.1.11 (c))

some imbalance in rear brake performance

Fail 22 Jan 2024 108,929 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes at rear unions (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear handbrake effort low

Pass 3 Jan 2023 103,608 miles

Front brake pads getting low

wipers smearing slightly

Fail 23 Dec 2022 103,608 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front brake pads getting low

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 23 Dec 2021 90,865 miles

Nearside Outline marker lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning centre (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 80,055 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside side marker not working centre

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Jan 2021 80,044 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre has nail in tread and small various cuts not exposing ply.

Nearside side marker not working centre

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Recommend removal of front wheels to fully inspect brake pads

Pass 25 Jun 2019 58,617 miles

Nearside marker lights not working centre and rear

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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BP16 VEK 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 58.3%.

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 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 BP16 VEK, 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 BP16 VEK registered?

BP16 VEK is a 2016 Citroen Relay, first registered on 6 July 2016.

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