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AV56 RMU

2006 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

137,952 mi
Last recorded137,952 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen Relay89,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 RMU
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 26 Mar 2025 137,952 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER SILL AREA. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTERSILL CORROSION. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER SILL CORROSION.[ MARKED IN WHITE CHALK]. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength JACKING POINT AREA . (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake drum back plate insecure DISC WORN THROUGH BACKING PLATE. (1.1.14 (d))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps BOTH REAR. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working REAR . (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement LOWER ARM REAR BUSH DETERIOATED. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement LOWER ARM REAR BUSH DETERIOATED. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed DRIVER`S BELT FRAYED. (7.1.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REAR TYRES CRACKING IN TREAD`S. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 128,035 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement LOWER ARM REAR BUSH DETERIOATED. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S/F OUTER SILL CORROSION N/S/R OUTER SILL CORROSION. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S/F OUTER SILL CORROSION N/S/R OUTER SILL CORROSION. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2024 127,868 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement LOWER ARM REAR BUSH DETERIOATED. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S/F OUTER SILL CORROSION N/S/R OUTER SILL CORROSION. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S/F OUTER SILL CORROSION N/S/R OUTER SILL CORROSION. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 115,922 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement LOWER ARM REAR BUSH DETERIOATED. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

SLIGHT RUBBING NOISE FROM INNER REAR BRAKE.

Fail 3 Mar 2023 115,919 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER SILL AREA ( MARKED IN YELLOW CHALK). (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER & OUTER SILL CORRODED( MARKED IN YELLOW CHALK). (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached ALL FOUR RUBBERS SPLIT OPEN, SILENCER NOT SUPPORTED. (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement LOWER ARM REAR BUSH DETERIOATED. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced FRONT OUTER SILL AREA CORRODED NOT STRUCTAL . (6.1.1 (c) (i))

SLIGHT RUBBING NOISE FROM INNER REAR BRAKE.

Pass 21 Feb 2022 104,462 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 95,406 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 82,649 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Lower Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2020 82,649 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Lower Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 78,098 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2019 75,070 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 65,745 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 60,403 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017 60,403 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 55,334 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Lower Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 49,012 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 42,113 miles

rear bump stops deteriorating

Pass 24 Jan 2013 37,991 miles

engine running poorly

front tyres near limit

Fail 24 Jan 2013 37,991 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine running poorly

front tyres near limit

Pass 24 Sep 2011 32,696 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 27,346 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 27,346 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 21,932 miles

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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AV56 RMU is a 2006 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 AV56 RMU, 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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AV56 RMU is a 2006 Citroen Relay, first registered on 12 October 2006.

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