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BK56 DAU

2006 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

263,686 mi
Last recorded263,686 miles
Recorded on20 May 2023
Typical for 2006 Citroen Relay89,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK56 DAU
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 May 2023 263,686 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside & offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

exhaust rubber deteriating

Pass 14 May 2022 246,710 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rubbers perished (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play very slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective fixings have play ,still operating and clearing drivers view (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2021 228,900 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 May 2020 206,441 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 May 2020 206,441 miles

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

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2019 187,407 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Front drive shaft has slight movement

nearside and offside front upper mcphersons/bearing worn

Fail 14 May 2019 187,407 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Front drive shaft has slight movement

nearside and offside front upper mcphersons/bearing worn

Pass 30 May 2018 167,567 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Oil leak ()

both front upper suspension bearings seizing

Fail 16 May 2018 167,567 miles

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

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

rear brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely both (3.7.B.6b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Oil leak ()

both front upper suspension bearings seizing

Pass 11 May 2017 147,592 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 147,585 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly Seized (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 5 May 2016 126,639 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 May 2016 126,639 miles

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

Rear rear brake application uneven drivers side rear slower to react (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 May 2015 101,892 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 97,333 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall perrished

Pass 4 Sep 2013 95,116 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 83,058 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 83,053 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 69,394 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 56,998 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 56,993 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 42,293 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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BK56 DAU is a 2006 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,798cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 BK56 DAU, 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 DAU is a 2006 Citroen Relay, first registered on 3 October 2006.

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