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BX16 ABU

2016 Citroen Relay

Blue Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

163,941 mi
Last recorded163,941 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen Relay77,673 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX16 ABU
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 163,941 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2026 163,941 miles

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury MIRROR CASING (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2026 163,555 miles

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury MIRROR CASING (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 145,659 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2025 145,659 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 139,183 miles

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2024 139,173 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 0.7m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2023 124,624 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2023 124,624 miles

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

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

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

Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 100,335 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 83,497 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 83,015 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 20 Mar 2020 83,015 miles

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Mar 2019 73,897 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (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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BX16 ABU is a 2016 Citroen Relay in Blue with a 2,198cc 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 BX16 ABU, 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 BX16 ABU registered?

BX16 ABU is a 2016 Citroen Relay, first registered on 17 March 2016.

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