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CITROEN RELAY (2021)

Running costs, common problems, and reliability data based on 44 real MOT tests in 2024.

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MOT Pass Rate

77%

Total Tests (2024)

44

Avg Mileage

32,620 mi

Est. Annual Cost

£1,990

Is the 2021 CITROEN RELAY reliable?

Average reliability. Expect some repairs as it ages. That's close to the national average of 82%.

At 3 years old, 77% of CITROEN RELAYs from 2021 passed their MOT first time in 2024. That's based on 44 tests across the UK. The average mileage at this age is 32,620 miles.

How does the 2021 CITROEN RELAY compare?

Rank among all 2021 cars3345th out of 3,373(top 99%)
Rank among all CITROEN models336th out of 599(top 56%)
vs national average-5% (82% avg)
vs 2021 cars average-15% (92% avg)
vs CITROEN average-2% (79% avg)

Mileage Analysis

The average 2021 CITROEN RELAY has 32,620 miles on the clock, which is above the expected 22,200 miles for a 3-year-old car. Higher-mileage cars often have more motorway miles, which is generally less harmful than stop-start urban driving.

Best year to buy a CITROEN RELAY?

The most reliable year is the 2018 model with a 85% MOT pass rate, while the 2005 model has the lowest at 63%. The 2021 sits between the two at 77%.

How much does a 2021 CITROEN RELAY cost to run?

⛽Fuel (Diesel, 2179cc)
£1,245
🏛️Road Tax
£190
🔧MOT Test
£55
🛠️Predicted Repairs
£500
Total per year£1,990
Per month£166/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year (UK average), current fuel prices, and repair likelihood from MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

CITROEN RELAY by Year

YearPass RateTestsAvg Mileage
202177%4432,620 mi
202079%10533,882 mi
201985%94054,174 mi
201885%1,24964,877 mi
201780%2,29584,158 mi
201680%2,55792,211 mi
201578%2,563101,990 mi
201476%2,030108,058 mi
201375%1,461106,366 mi
201276%1,354114,152 mi
201173%1,326123,145 mi
201073%1,428123,794 mi
200970%1,173126,729 mi
200871%1,683126,474 mi
200768%1,791125,795 mi
200668%1,341115,566 mi
200563%808106,101 mi
200466%51093,206 mi
200368%48593,245 mi
200265%32797,426 mi
200169%15782,776 mi
200064%143102,601 mi
199964%20492,161 mi
199870%10585,327 mi
199773%4895,801 mi
199666%70103,965 mi
199570%8493,461 mi
199360%43139,864 mi

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About the 2021 CITROEN RELAY

The 2021 CITROEN RELAY is a family car with a 2179cc diesel engine. 44 of these vehicles were MOT tested in 2024, making it a rare model on UK roads. It sits in the bottom 99% of 2021 cars for MOT pass rates.

With an average of 32,620 miles at 3 years old, CITROEN RELAY owners cover more miles than the average driver.

2021 CITROEN RELAY Fuel Costs

The 2179cc diesel engine offers a reasonable balance between performance and economy. Expect around 40 mpg in mixed driving, which works out to roughly £1,245 per year at current diesel prices of 148p per litre (based on 7,400 miles per year).

What does it cost to own a 2021 CITROEN RELAY?

Total estimated annual running cost is £1,990 (£166/month), broken down as £1245 fuel, £190 road tax, £55 MOT, and £500 predicted repairs. Repair costs are moderate, reflecting the 77% pass rate. Keeping on top of servicing will help avoid surprises.

CITROEN RELAY Reliability Trend

Newer CITROEN RELAYs show better MOT pass rates than older ones, with an average improvement of 10 percentage points.

Buying a Used 2021 CITROEN RELAY

At 3 years old, this is still relatively fresh. You may find examples with remaining manufacturer warranty. Depreciation is slowing but hasn't bottomed out yet. If you're flexible on year, the 2018 model has the highest pass rate at 85%. Note: with only 44 tests in our data, these figures should be treated as indicative rather than definitive.

Alternatives to the 2021 CITROEN RELAY

If reliability is your priority, there are 4 similar cars with a higher MOT pass rate. Here are comparable diesel cars with similar engines: