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AO06 UCU

2006 Citroen Relay

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

170,250 mi
Last recorded170,250 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 Citroen Relay89,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO06 UCU
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 23 Jan 2024 170,250 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2022 170,249 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2022 170,249 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 May 2021 169,344 miles

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy Both sides (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 May 2021 169,339 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Air con pipes hanging down but secure.

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy Both sides (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Electrical wiring inadequately secured Dash area (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively Both fronts and n/s/r (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 May 2020 163,080 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated insecure (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip x 2 zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view sone chip zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2020 163,071 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/75/16 C (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Insecure (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip x 2 zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 160,732 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2019 160,732 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 159,139 miles

exhaust rusty

under body rust

Pass 11 Apr 2017 155,925 miles

front lower joints have play

n/s/f wheel bearing noisy

Fail 11 Apr 2017 155,924 miles

Stop lamp not working o/s/r (1.2.1b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s/f tyre (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear cross member by n/s/r and o/s/r spring hanger (6.1.B.2)

front lower joints have play

n/s/f wheel bearing noisy

Pass 18 Feb 2016 142,584 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 138,490 miles

Exhaust silencer box outer casing badly deteriorated but not leaking at time of test.

Fail 2 Dec 2014 138,483 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust silencer box outer casing badly deteriorated but not leaking at time of test.

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 133,047 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 125,169 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 117,372 miles

nearside rear tyre side wall scuffed

Pass 6 Dec 2010 112,196 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 110,869 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 95,449 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 7 Apr 2009 95,449 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

How Reliable is the Citroen Relay?

Based on 1,209,729 MOT tests across 108,809 vehicles.

68.5%
Pass Rate
6,926
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
108,809
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 39,680
Registration plate lamp not working 31,479
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28,039
Brake pipe excessively corroded 19,663
Stop lamp not working 19,404
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AO06 UCU is a 2006 Citroen Relay in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2006 Citroen Relay models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 89,835 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen Relay fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 39,680 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO06 UCU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Relay typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 20 years old, this Citroen Relay is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AO06 UCU is a 2006 Citroen Relay, first registered on 13 April 2006.

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