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YX16 ZZR

2016 Citroen Relay

Silver Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

124,063 mi
Last recorded124,063 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen Relay77,673 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX16 ZZR
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 124,063 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2025 123,110 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2025 123,039 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 120,121 miles

Coolant leak Water pump area

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread worn to 3-4mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2023 120,117 miles

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Coolant leak Water pump area

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread worn to 3-4mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 111,219 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2022 111,219 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 104,711 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2021 104,709 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 99,536 miles

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

n/s parking brake low effort

Fail 2 Mar 2020 99,535 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

n/s parking brake low effort

Pass 18 Feb 2019 76,570 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2019 76,570 miles

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

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

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

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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YX16 ZZR is a 2016 Citroen Relay in Silver with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 YX16 ZZR, 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 YX16 ZZR registered?

YX16 ZZR is a 2016 Citroen Relay, first registered on 8 March 2016.

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