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BK56 CZV

2006 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

182,100 mi
Last recorded182,100 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2023
Typical for 2006 Citroen Relay89,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK56 CZV
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2023 182,100 miles

Central Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (very close) 215/65/16c 116/114 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (very close) 215/65/16c 116/114 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Nov 2023 182,095 miles

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

Central Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/65/16c 116/114 (very close) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/65/16c 116/114 (very close) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Nov 2023 182,093 miles

Offside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened front mount on leaf spring (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/65/16c 116/114 (very close) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/65/16c 116/114 (very close) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 166,456 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/75/16c (very close) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/75/16 c (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 1 Nov 2022 166,251 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded near jacking point (2.1.2 (e) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/75/16c (very close) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/75/16 c (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 155,349 miles

Central Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated small pin hole (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2021 155,023 miles

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

Central Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated small pin hole (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 146,043 miles

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 29 Oct 2020 145,974 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side CABLE PULLED THROUGH THE MOUNT UNDER VEHICLE (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 13 Nov 2019 136,409 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2019 136,399 miles

Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Nov 2018 124,581 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pad on n/s/f wearing mote than the o/s/f (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

horn button mounted to air bag cover on steering wheel, would be dangerous if air bad was deployed

no cover on timing belt

Pass 24 Nov 2017 114,065 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 108,234 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 100,372 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 93,150 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 93,150 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 85,998 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 13 Sep 2013 85,547 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 76,483 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 72,099 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 64,613 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 55,425 miles

slight travel on parking brake

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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BK56 CZV is a 2006 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,179cc 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 BK56 CZV, 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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What year was BK56 CZV registered?

BK56 CZV is a 2006 Citroen Relay, first registered on 18 September 2006.

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