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YH16 AYS

2016 Citroen Relay

Silver Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

236,271 mi
Last recorded236,271 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen Relay77,673 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH16 AYS
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 236,271 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024 236,142 miles

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

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

Towbar electrics not checked - 7 pin adaptor fitted

Fail 18 Mar 2024 236,121 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Centre rear pipe corroded beneath coating (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Towbar electrics not checked - 7 pin adaptor fitted

Pass 8 Mar 2023 235,483 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 224,170 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2021 224,170 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 208,589 miles

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 156,107 miles

engine sump corroded

Fail 8 Mar 2019 156,107 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play strong advies (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play strong advise (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine sump corroded

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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YH16 AYS is a 2016 Citroen Relay in Silver with a 2,198cc 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 YH16 AYS, 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 YH16 AYS registered?

YH16 AYS is a 2016 Citroen Relay, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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