Citroen Relay
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 28 years from 26,324 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
72%
Total Tests
26,324
Best Year
2018 (85%)
Years Covered
28
How reliable is the Citroen Relay?
Citroen Relay by Year
| Year | Pass Rate | Tests | Avg Mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 77% | 44 | 32,620 mi |
| 2020 | 79% | 105 | 33,882 mi |
| 2019 | 85% | 940 | 54,174 mi |
| 2018 | 85% | 1,249 | 64,877 mi |
| 2017 | 80% | 2,295 | 84,158 mi |
| 2016 | 80% | 2,557 | 92,211 mi |
| 2015 | 78% | 2,563 | 101,990 mi |
| 2014 | 76% | 2,030 | 108,058 mi |
| 2013 | 75% | 1,461 | 106,366 mi |
| 2012 | 76% | 1,354 | 114,152 mi |
| 2011 | 73% | 1,326 | 123,145 mi |
| 2010 | 73% | 1,428 | 123,794 mi |
| 2009 | 70% | 1,173 | 126,729 mi |
| 2008 | 71% | 1,683 | 126,474 mi |
| 2007 | 68% | 1,791 | 125,795 mi |
| 2006 | 68% | 1,341 | 115,566 mi |
| 2005 | 63% | 808 | 106,101 mi |
| 2004 | 66% | 510 | 93,206 mi |
| 2003 | 68% | 485 | 93,245 mi |
| 2002 | 65% | 327 | 97,426 mi |
| 2001 | 69% | 157 | 82,776 mi |
| 2000 | 64% | 143 | 102,601 mi |
| 1999 | 64% | 204 | 92,161 mi |
| 1998 | 70% | 105 | 85,327 mi |
| 1997 | 73% | 48 | 95,801 mi |
| 1996 | 66% | 70 | 103,965 mi |
| 1995 | 70% | 84 | 93,461 mi |
| 1993 | 60% | 43 | 139,864 mi |
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About the Citroen Relay
The Citroen Relay has been tested 26,324 times in 2024 MOT data across 28 model years (1993 to 2021), with an average pass rate of 72%. That's 10 points below the national average of 82%, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Available as diesel and petrol.
Best and Worst Years
The 2018 model is the most reliable with a 85% pass rate from 1,249 tests. The 1993 model has the lowest at 60%. With a 25 point spread, choosing the right year makes a big difference to reliability.
Reliability Trend
Newer CITROEN RELAYs show better MOT pass rates than older ones, with an average improvement of 10 percentage points.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (1993) averages 139,864 miles, while the newest (2021) averages 32,620 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.
Compared to the Citroen brand average of 79%, the Relay is 7 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Citroen models.
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