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BX16 ACO

2016 Citroen Relay

Blue Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

56,811 mi
Last recorded56,811 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen Relay77,673 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 56,811 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 50,235 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2025 50,192 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 May 2024 46,032 miles

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

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

Fail 3 May 2024 46,016 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2023 43,120 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside track rod end dust cover perishing

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

both wipers slightly smeary

Pass 8 Apr 2022 38,991 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Apr 2022 38,991 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 36,152 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Apr 2021 36,152 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 31,687 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 12 Mar 2020 31,687 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 18 Mar 2019 25,404 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2019 25,404 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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 ACO 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 ACO, 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 ACO registered?

BX16 ACO is a 2016 Citroen Relay, first registered on 18 March 2016.

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