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BK56 FLR

2006 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2025
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

281,616 mi
Last recorded281,616 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 Citroen Relay89,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK56 FLR
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2024 281,616 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 281,221 miles

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

Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front roof damaged

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside sliding door and panel damaged

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective damaged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

front and rear axle corroded

reverse light not working

Pass 15 Sep 2022 280,188 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front roof damaged

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside sliding door damaged

Offside Front headlight lens damaged

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

Rear Axle corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2021 279,722 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective damaged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

universal catalitic converter fitted

Fail 8 Sep 2021 279,710 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard ? (8.2.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing/arch and turret within 30cm of shocker top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective damaged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front headlamp mounting brackets have been repaired is slightly loose but still secure

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush spring eye bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exterior body damaged

hydraulic clutch pipe corroded

reverse lamps not working vehicle used before 01/09/2009

Fail 25 Jun 2021 279,609 miles

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both chassis outer riggers near jacking points within 30cm of subframe mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both front inner wings/wheel arches within 30cm of strut top mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both inner sills heavily holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (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))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid jet blocked? (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured white (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective damaged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush spring eye bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exterior body damaged

hydraulic clutch pipe corroded

reverse lamps not working vehicle used before 01/09/2009

Pass 2 Jul 2020 278,257 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner sills holed and corroded but not effecting the strength/structure or prescribed areas of the vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill near leaf spring mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush spring eye bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill near leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

all tyres showing age cracks

body damaged at front and sides

Fail 27 Jun 2020 278,125 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush spring eye bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

all tyres showing age cracks

body damaged at front and sides

Pass 22 May 2019 276,819 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near steering column (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced vehicle under-body and in engine bay showing surface corrosion in places not yet weak enough to effect the prescribed areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced central inner sill holed and corroded but not effecting the prescribed areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front headlamp lens damaged and lamp slightly loose

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

exterior body damaged

Fail 16 May 2019 276,817 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing turret within 30cm of shocker top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross-member within 30cm of leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing corroded and split near brake hose mount (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross-member within 30cm of leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near steering column (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced vehicle under-body and in engine bay showing surface corrosion in places not yet weak enough to effect the prescribed areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced central inner sill holed and corroded but not effecting the prescribed areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front headlamp lens damaged and lamp slightly loose

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

exterior body damaged

Pass 8 May 2018 272,709 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Cross member corroded but not structur of the vehicle

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 13 May 2017 271,146 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 271,142 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 266,450 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 266,450 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s/r shock weak and damp

o/s head lamp lens cracked

o/s/r tyre badly cracked with nail in tread

rear brake discs heavily corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2014 262,718 miles

Oil leak

slight play in nsf trackrod end

Fail 24 Nov 2014 262,711 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak

slight play in nsf trackrod end

Pass 18 Sep 2013 257,596 miles

corrosion to coil springs

engine oil leak

n s f tyre worn inner edge

n s wiper smearing

o s head lamp cracked

o s r spring bush worn

slight play in n s track rod end

Fail 4 Sep 2013 257,596 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

coil springs corroded

engine oil leaks

nearside front tyre bold on inner edge

offside headlight cracked

offside rear tyre cracking

slight play in nearside front track rod end

Pass 22 Nov 2012 253,393 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 21 Nov 2012 253,392 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 248,869 miles

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

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

front discs wearing thin

handrake shoes noisy

nearside rear disc wearing thin

offside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 11 Nov 2011 248,869 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

front discs wearing thin

handrake shoes noisy

nearside rear disc wearing thin

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 11 Oct 2010 223,580 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2010 223,573 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 164,794 miles

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

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 FLR is a 2006 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 FLR, 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 FLR is a 2006 Citroen Relay, first registered on 23 October 2006.

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