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CN65 BMU

2016 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

158,859 mi
Last recorded158,859 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen Relay77,673 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN65 BMU
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 158,859 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Condensated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2026 158,859 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Condensated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 136,296 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2025 136,296 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2024 115,495 miles

Nearside Front bumper/ body damaged but no sharp edges at time of test

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

Fail 15 Feb 2024 115,495 miles

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

Nearside Front bumper/ body damaged but no sharp edges at time of test

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

Fail 30 Jan 2024 115,493 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Undertray likely to become detached wheel arch liner rubbing on road wheel (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front body/bumper damaged no sharp edges at time of test

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

pad wear indicator illuminated on dash

Pass 3 Feb 2023 92,110 miles

Nearside Front accident damage on n/s/f no sharp edges at time of test

Fail 2 Feb 2023 92,109 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 42% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front accident damage on n/s/f no sharp edges at time of test

Fail 10 Jan 2023 92,108 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front accident damage no sharp edges at time of test

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 83,101 miles

Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2022 83,101 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning less than 1/2 leds working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced suspect incorrect bulb (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 73,410 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn down to 2.5mm. 215/70-15c

Pass 15 Jan 2020 62,967 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on edges/sidewall rubbed and slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Jan 2020 62,967 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Outline marker lamp not working centre and rear not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/70-15c (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on edges/sidewall rubbed and slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 56,975 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/70-15c (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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CN65 BMU is a 2016 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 CN65 BMU, 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 CN65 BMU registered?

CN65 BMU is a 2016 Citroen Relay, first registered on 25 February 2016.

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