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BU16 BXZ

2016 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

75,497 mi
Last recorded75,497 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen Relay77,673 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU16 BXZ
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 75,497 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2025 66,985 miles

Drivers seat deterioration

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Passenger window missing

Fail 3 Feb 2025 66,981 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Drivers seat deterioration

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Passenger window missing

Pass 13 Feb 2024 49,252 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2024 49,243 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 42,227 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 38,445 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Mar 2022 38,438 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.5 limit avg 0.7 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed starting to fray (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 10 Feb 2022 38,433 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit 0.51 avg 1.22 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 30,548 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 24,936 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 24,932 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 17,233 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 17,233 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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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BU16 BXZ is a 2016 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 BU16 BXZ, 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 BU16 BXZ registered?

BU16 BXZ is a 2016 Citroen Relay, first registered on 29 March 2016.

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