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BV16 XAH

2016 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,066 mi
Last recorded146,066 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen Relay77,673 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV16 XAH
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 146,066 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 145,905 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 145,829 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2024 145,829 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 145,788 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2022 139,969 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2022 139,969 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2021 119,100 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Aug 2020 98,341 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush split/cracked (no play) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2020 98,339 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure bracket bent,cable hanging down (1.1.15 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush split/cracked (no play) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wear indicator loose ( osf intact) no warnings on with pad check ok

Pass 16 Aug 2019 76,814 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Aug 2019 76,812 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread cut to cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (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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BV16 XAH 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 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 BV16 XAH, 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 BV16 XAH registered?

BV16 XAH is a 2016 Citroen Relay, first registered on 25 August 2016.

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