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YA16 GNZ

2016 Citroen Relay

Yellow Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2025
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,934 mi
Last recorded135,934 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Citroen Relay77,673 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA16 GNZ
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2016
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 3 Nov 2025 135,934 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced on both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides` (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear on both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

steering rack is damp with fluid

Fail 25 Oct 2025 135,724 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch, multiple holes (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Outer sill holed and corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

steering rack damp with fluid

Pass 6 Jul 2024 135,232 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2023 134,184 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 133,675 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 114,787 miles

minor oil leak engine

minor power steering fluid leak

Fail 27 Jul 2021 114,770 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

minor oil leak engine

minor power steering fluid leak

Pass 30 Jul 2020 90,413 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 67,125 miles

Nearside Rear very large screw through wheel arch from inside may catch tyre

Offside Front door check strap loose on A post

Offside Front mirror arm damaged improvised repair

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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YA16 GNZ is a 2016 Citroen Relay in Yellow with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YA16 GNZ, 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 YA16 GNZ registered?

YA16 GNZ is a 2016 Citroen Relay, first registered on 29 July 2016.

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