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CY16 DMZ

2016 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

35,657 mi
Last recorded35,657 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Citroen Relay77,673 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY16 DMZ
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 35,657 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2025 35,615 miles

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Outline marker lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 34,987 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 33,671 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 32,146 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2022 32,123 miles

Offside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Position lamp not working Both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Sep 2021 30,787 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

both rear leaf spring forward eye bushes slightly deteriorated

dash says multiple faults with rear light - aftermarket LED light units fitted and all working ok

Fail 24 Sep 2021 30,787 miles

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split and smearing (3.4 (b) (ii))

both rear leaf spring forward eye bushes slightly deteriorated

dash says multiple faults with rear light - aftermarket LED light units fitted and all working ok

Pass 14 Sep 2020 30,535 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured in door mirror (4.4.3 (a))

both rear leaf spring forward bushes slightly deteriorated

dash says multiple faults with rear lights - aftermarket LED lights fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2019 29,100 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured in door mirror (4.4.3 (a))

both rear leaf spring forward bushes slightly deteriorated

dash says faults with multiple light not working - all are working - suspect due to LED rear light units

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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CY16 DMZ is a 2016 Citroen Relay in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 CY16 DMZ, 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 CY16 DMZ registered?

CY16 DMZ is a 2016 Citroen Relay, first registered on 30 July 2016.

Is CY16 DMZ safe to buy?

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