Citroen Relay reliability, MPG and running costs
Figures updated
The Citroen Relay is a van. In 2024 MOT tests it scored 90 for reliability (100 is average), ranking 16 of 42, and 35.6% failed first time against a UK average of 28.5%. Its most common MOT failure is rbt (sp) (5.2% of tests).
Ranked 16 of 42 vans and pickups in the 2024 MOT Reliability League
In 2024, 14,284 Citroen Relays aged 3 to 20 had an MOT and 35.6% failed first time (UK average 28.5%). Taking age and mileage into account, the Citroen Relay is 11% more likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage. At the first MOT, at three years old, 24.4% failed (UK 12.7%).
First-time fail rate
35.6%
UK 28.5%
Fail rate at 3 years
24.4%
UK 12.7%
Average miles a year
9,900
Typical age at test: 10 years
Citroen Relay MOT failure rate by age
Most common Citroen Relay MOT faults
- Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements5.2% of tests
- Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.1% of tests
- Headlamp: not working on dipped beam3.0% of tests
- Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength2.9% of tests
- Service brake performance: excessively binding2.5% of tests
- Pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.5% of tests
What the Citroen Relay fails on
| Area | Tests failing | vs similar cars |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and electrics | 17.4% | ▲ 1.3× as often |
| Brakes | 13.9% | ▲ 1.7× as often |
| Suspension | 11.5% | About average |
| Visibility | 6.8% | ▲ 1.3× as often |
| Body and structure | 6.6% | ▲ 1.5× as often |
| Exhaust and emissions | 4.6% | ▲ 1.1× as often |
| Tyres | 4.0% | ▼ 44% less often |
| Steering | 2.3% | About average |
| Seat belts and airbags | 2.2% | ▲ 1.8× as often |
| Wheels | 0.1% | ▼ 71% less often |
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Frequently asked questions
›Is the Citroen Relay reliable?
Its MOT record is worse than average: the Citroen Relay is 11% more likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage, with a reliability score of 90 in our 2024 league (100 is average).
›What are common problems with the Citroen Relay?
The most common MOT fault is “Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements”, found in 5.2% of tests. It fails on seat belts and airbags and brakes more often than similar cars.
›How many Citroen Relays fail their MOT?
35.6% of Citroen Relays aged 3 to 20 failed their MOT first time in 2024, and 24.4% failed at their first MOT.
Sources: DVSA anonymised MOT tests 2024, all versions of the Citroen Relay combined (Open Government Licence v3.0). How we calculate the league.