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BJ56 WVM

2006 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2178cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

73,626 mi
Last recorded73,626 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen Relay89,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ56 WVM
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,178cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 73,626 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Reverse lights are not working

Slight oil leak in the engine bay area

Steering rack is slightly damp

Pass 1 Mar 2025 72,104 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Reverse lights are not working

Slight oil leak in the engine bay area

Steering rack is slightly damp

Fail 28 Feb 2025 72,104 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Reverse lights are not working

Slight oil leak in the engine bay area

Steering rack is slightly damp

Pass 2 Mar 2024 70,979 miles

Steering rack is slightly damp

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Reverse lights are not working

Slight oil leak in the engine bay area

Pass 2 Dec 2022 69,907 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

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

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

Reverse lights are not working

Slight oil leak in the engine bay area

Steering rack is slightly damp

Pass 8 Dec 2021 68,070 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2021 65,243 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2021 65,243 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2020 65,229 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

hand brake lever has side to side movement

Pass 11 Jan 2020 62,741 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2020 62,720 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring connectors for braking disconnected (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jan 2019 57,559 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 23 May 2018 57,304 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 50,414 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 47,363 miles

Centre Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Inner Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Inner Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 43,311 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 39,607 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 36,044 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 31,744 miles

Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Dec 2010 27,526 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 21,630 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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BJ56 WVM is a 2006 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,178cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BJ56 WVM, 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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BJ56 WVM is a 2006 Citroen Relay, first registered on 14 December 2006.

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