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SL16 GDZ

2016 Citroen Relay

Silver Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

115,799 mi
Last recorded115,799 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen Relay77,673 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL16 GDZ
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 115,799 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Front Swollen (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2025 112,395 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2025 112,395 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2025 112,209 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2024 107,896 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 10 Apr 2024 107,794 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2023 105,682 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2023 105,672 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 102,296 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 98,481 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2020 98,480 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2019 81,312 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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SL16 GDZ is a 2016 Citroen Relay in Silver with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 SL16 GDZ, 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 SL16 GDZ registered?

SL16 GDZ is a 2016 Citroen Relay, first registered on 24 March 2016.

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