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YR16 HVJ

2016 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

91,717 mi
Last recorded91,717 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Citroen Relay77,673 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR16 HVJ
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 91,717 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2025 91,717 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 83,971 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2024 83,969 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2023 76,840 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2023 76,839 miles

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 67,668 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2022 67,668 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 57,124 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 44,586 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 29,167 miles

Central Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipe onto rack connection (2.1.5 (a))

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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YR16 HVJ is a 2016 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YR16 HVJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YR16 HVJ registered?

YR16 HVJ is a 2016 Citroen Relay, first registered on 29 March 2016.

Is YR16 HVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR16 HVJ shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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