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BK56 DAO

2006 Citroen Relay

Blue Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2017
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

161,026 mi
Last recorded161,026 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2016
Typical for 2006 Citroen Relay89,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK56 DAO
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2016 161,026 miles

oil leak

Fail 19 Jan 2016 161,026 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2014 146,309 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 119,933 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2013 119,933 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 117,666 miles

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

power steering pipes have slight corrosion

Fail 12 Sep 2012 117,665 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

power steering pipes have slight corrosion

Pass 20 Sep 2011 93,791 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 93,791 miles

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

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

N/S CV boot has clip missing

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 70,999 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 70,985 miles

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 53,406 miles

springs close to bump stops

Fail 23 Sep 2009 53,404 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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 DAO is a 2006 Citroen Relay in Blue with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 DAO, 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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BK56 DAO is a 2006 Citroen Relay, first registered on 2 October 2006.

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