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EL04 CAL

2016 Citroen Relay

Grey Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

90,031 mi
Last recorded90,031 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen Relay77,673 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEL04 CAL
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 90,031 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))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 84,488 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 80,393 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 72,139 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 65,620 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2022 65,620 miles

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

Parking brake inoperative on one side BOTH SIDES (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Service brake grabbing severely BOTH SIDES (1.2.1 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 56,868 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2021 56,868 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 45,486 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 45,486 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 35,094 miles

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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EL04 CAL is a 2016 Citroen Relay in Grey with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 EL04 CAL, 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 EL04 CAL registered?

EL04 CAL is a 2016 Citroen Relay, first registered on 18 January 2016.

Is EL04 CAL safe to buy?

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