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YC16 BUP

2016 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

82,339 mi
Last recorded82,339 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Citroen Relay77,673 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC16 BUP
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 82,339 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 79,166 miles

Front brake pad wear sensors damaged / disconnected

Offside door mirror housing damaged

Offside rear lamp damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear brake pad wear sensors damaged / disconnected

Fail 31 Aug 2024 79,166 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working High mount (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine Sump pan (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front brake pad wear sensors damaged / disconnected

Offside door mirror housing damaged

Offside rear lamp damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear brake pad wear sensors damaged / disconnected

Fail 14 Aug 2024 79,111 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

both front brake pads sensor cable broken

Pass 21 Aug 2023 76,441 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2023 76,441 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 0.7m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust particulate filter obviously modified empty dpf filter missing from within (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Service brake excessively binding rears (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 74,850 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 14 Jul 2022 74,849 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 66,009 miles

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil seall (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2021 66,009 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil seall (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 56,362 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 53,197 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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YC16 BUP is a 2016 Citroen Relay in White 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 YC16 BUP, 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 YC16 BUP registered?

YC16 BUP is a 2016 Citroen Relay, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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