What are the common problems with the 0-2 year old Citroen Relay?

The top failure areas for the 0-2-year-old Citroen Relay are: Lamps & Electrics (7.9% risk), Brakes (4.2% risk), Visibility (2.9% risk).

Citroen Relay MOT Failure Rate — 0-2 Years Old

Q: Is a 0-2 year old Citroen Relay reliable?

Based on 21,619 MOT tests, 0-2-year-old Citroen Relay has a 26.1% failure rate. This is below the UK average of 28%.

26.1%

MOT failure rate for 0-2-year-old Citroen Relay vehicles

Based on 21,619 MOT tests

1.9pp below the UK average (28%)

Citroen Relay in this age bracket has a 26.1% failure rate. Key areas to check before your MOT: lamps & electrics and brakes.

Component Risk Breakdown (0-2 Years)

Which parts of a 0-2-year-old Citroen Relay are most likely to cause an MOT failure:

Lamps & Electrics 7.9%

Brakes 4.2%

Visibility 2.9%

Tyres 2.5%

Suspension 1.2%

Body & Chassis 1.0%

Steering 0.5%

How Does This Compare?

Citroen Relay MOT failure rate across all age groups:

Age	Failure Rate	Tests	Worst Area
0-2 years	26.1%	21,619	Lamps & Electrics
3-5 years	30.9%	77,916	Lamps & Electrics
6-10 years	37.4%	99,861	Lamps & Electrics
11-15 years	45.9%	45,202	Lamps & Electrics
15+ years	50.5%	19,524	Lamps & Electrics

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is a 0-2 year old Citroen Relay reliable?

0-2-year-old Citroen Relay vehicles have a 26.1% failure rate, which is close to the UK average. It offers typical reliability for this age bracket.

What are the common MOT failures on a 0-2 year old Citroen Relay?

The most common MOT failure areas at this age are:

Lamps & Electrics — 7.9% failure risk
Brakes — 4.2% failure risk
Visibility — 2.9% failure risk

How can I prepare my Citroen Relay for its MOT?

For a 0-2-year-old Citroen Relay, focus on: (1) Lamps & Electrics — the most common failure area at this age. (2) Check all lights and bulbs. (3) Inspect tyres for tread depth and damage. (4) Consider a pre-MOT check at a local garage (£20–£40). You can also use our free prediction tool for a personalised risk breakdown.

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Data methodology: Failure rates are weighted averages across all mileage bands for the 0-2-year age group, calculated from official DVSA MOT test records. Only combinations with 100+ tests are included. Data covers 142 million MOT tests across the UK.

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