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DA16 FVZ

2016 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

167,767 mi
Last recorded167,767 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen Relay77,673 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA16 FVZ
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 167,767 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2026 167,767 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2025 148,077 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2025 148,077 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 128,423 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2024 128,423 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 112,380 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 102,068 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Jul 2022 102,065 miles

Offside Outline marker lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 83,719 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2021 83,719 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 71,234 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 60,156 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 60,155 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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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DA16 FVZ is a 2016 Citroen Relay in White 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 DA16 FVZ, 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 DA16 FVZ registered?

DA16 FVZ is a 2016 Citroen Relay, first registered on 29 April 2016.

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