Citroen Relay

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 28 model years from 26,324 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

72%

Total Tests

26,324

Highest Pass Rate

2018 (85%)

Years Covered

About the Citroen Relay

The Citroen Relay was MOT tested 26,324 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 28 model years (1993 to 2021), with an average pass rate of 72%. That's 10 points below the average of 82% across all models in our data, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Our records list diesel and petrol versions.

Best and Worst Years

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2018 model has the highest pass rate at 85% from 1,249 tests. The 2005 model has the lowest at 63%. With a 22 point gap, the year you choose makes a real difference. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.

Reliability Trend

Newer Citroen Relays pass their MOT more often than older ones, by 11 percentage points on average, which is mostly down to age and wear.

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.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Diesel, 2179cc)

£1,676

Road Tax

£200

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

£500

Total per year£2,431

Per month£203/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2021 details

How reliable is the Citroen Relay?

vs average of all models-10% (82% avg)

vs Citroen brand average-7% (79% avg)

Best to worst year spread22 percentage points

Reliability trendImproving over years

Citroen Relay by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

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

Questions about the Citroen Relay

Is the Citroen Relay reliable?

Across its 28 model years in our data (1993 to 2021), the Citroen Relay averages a 72% MOT pass rate, from 26,324 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 10 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2018 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 85%.

Which year Citroen Relay has the best MOT pass rate?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2018 Citroen Relay has the highest MOT pass rate at 85%, while the 2005 model has the lowest at 63%, a 22 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.