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YY66 MXA

2016 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

223,011 mi
Last recorded223,011 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Citroen Relay77,673 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY66 MXA
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 223,011 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view has chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 218,981 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 197,046 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner tie rod (2.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

under vehicle suspension/braking components slightly corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2021 168,068 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2021 168,065 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak SECTION BROKEN (8.2.2.1 (b))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle IMBALANCE OF 30% ACROSS FRONT AXLE (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 136,366 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 136,364 miles

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

Headlamp not working on main beam BOTH FRONT (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 98,983 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer sill damaged

Nearside Rear mud guard damaged

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edges

spare wheel not fitted

Fail 7 Oct 2019 98,983 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer sill damaged

Nearside Rear mud guard damaged

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edges

spare wheel not fitted

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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YY66 MXA is a 2016 Citroen Relay in White 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 YY66 MXA, 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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YY66 MXA is a 2016 Citroen Relay, first registered on 25 October 2016.

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