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BU16 FTO

2016 Citroen Relay

Grey Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,991 mi
Last recorded69,991 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen Relay77,673 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU16 FTO
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 69,991 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 62,639 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front tyre kerbed

handbrake poor

Pass 29 Feb 2024 54,973 miles

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

Fail 29 Feb 2024 54,973 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2023 49,655 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured drivers mirror indicator (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 7 Feb 2023 49,655 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured drivers mirror indicator (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 43,350 miles

Nearside Rear Lens damaged

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 28 Feb 2022 43,350 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lens damaged

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 37,943 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear lamp cracked

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 31,433 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 28 Feb 2020 31,320 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 23,272 miles

Rear tyres sidewalls slightly deteriorated

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 FTO is a 2016 Citroen Relay in Grey with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FTO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BU16 FTO?

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What year was BU16 FTO registered?

BU16 FTO is a 2016 Citroen Relay, first registered on 4 March 2016.

Is BU16 FTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU16 FTO shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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