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BV16 ZZA

2016 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

164,538 mi
Last recorded164,538 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen Relay77,673 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 164,538 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked, centre upper (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2026 164,529 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury At centre trim panel insecure (sharp edges) (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury At centre trim panel insecure (sharp edges) (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury 1/4 trim insecure (sharp edges) (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted Sharp edges (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected Lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle At 31 % (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin All pads thin on rear axle (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked, centre upper (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 161,387 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 148,839 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2024 148,837 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side performance low (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 135,167 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 112,942 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 91,119 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2021 91,115 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 75,812 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 56,184 miles

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 ZZA is a 2016 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 ZZA, 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 ZZA registered?

BV16 ZZA is a 2016 Citroen Relay, first registered on 13 May 2016.

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