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Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive back of subframe area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive back of subframe area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced close to front bolt on cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front step area Corroded
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced close to front bolt on cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Central Front Gearbox mounting defective ()
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute all side repeaters (4.4.4 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high headlamp loose (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour showing red light (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour showing red light (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired front chassis to crash bar (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired front chassis to crash bar (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Front Gearbox mounting defective ()
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute all side repeaters (4.4.4 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Offside Front Lower Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis (Chalked) (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Axle 3 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill (chalked) (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Axle 2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Upper Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Offside Front Lower Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated Axle 3 also has puncture x2 (5.2.3 (l))
Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FRONT MOUNTING (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength REAR MOUNT INNER ARCH (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side rear axle (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced INNER ARCH (6.1.1 (c) (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 Front Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side rear axle (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength REAR MOUNT / JACKING POINT (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure AXLE 3 REAR TYRE HAS MAJOR FLAT SPOT (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel axle 2 (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FRONT MOUNTING (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated REAR AXLE (5.2.3 (l))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH DISCS AXLE 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH DISCS AXLE 3 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH REAR AXLES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside 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 Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both chassis rails (6.1.B.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front mirror glass broken
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
oil leak
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both chassis rails (6.1.B.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front mirror glass broken
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
oil leak
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit front (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit front (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
near side upper front top mount is worn and bearing are noisey
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AY55 HXL is a 2006 Citroen Relay in Silver with a 2,798cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.
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 AY55 HXL, 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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AY55 HXL is a 2006 Citroen Relay, first registered on 6 February 2006.
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