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SY65 ZVA

2016 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

139,258 mi
Last recorded139,258 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Citroen Relay77,673 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY65 ZVA
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 139,258 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 139,062 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2025 139,058 miles

Nearside All outline marker lamps missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside All outline marker lamps missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 135,232 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Jan 2024 135,232 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 121,847 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2023 121,845 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 112,494 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front day time running light bulb inop

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/75R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

body trims missing off both sides

oil warning flashing on dash

rear doors open warning stays on dash

sump corroded

Fail 27 Jan 2022 112,493 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door hinge missing (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Other passenger door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed (6.2.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front day time running light bulb inop

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/75R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

body trims missing off both sides

oil warning flashing on dash

rear doors open warning stays on dash

sump corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2021 100,314 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2021 100,314 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Body component insecure both panels on n/s (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Outline marker lamp missing all n/s and o/s outer markers missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Loading door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed sliding door (6.2.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 82,599 miles

Offside 2 non mandatory side marker lights not working / missing

Fail 30 Jan 2020 82,599 miles

Nearside Other passenger door hinge missing Side door lower roller missing , door in secure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

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

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition full length crack within swept area (3.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside 2 non mandatory side marker lights not working / missing

Pass 29 Jan 2019 57,240 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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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SY65 ZVA 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 SY65 ZVA, 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 SY65 ZVA registered?

SY65 ZVA is a 2016 Citroen Relay, first registered on 31 January 2016.

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