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BL55 WBW

2006 Citroen Relay

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2023
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

83,353 mi
Last recorded83,353 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 Citroen Relay89,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 WBW
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 24 Mar 2023 83,353 miles

Front Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Cross member corroded

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

Rear Reverse light inoperative

Pass 31 Mar 2022 82,475 miles

Front Crossmember corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 81,438 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2021 81,438 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 86,411 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Both return and feed from rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2020 86,411 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Both return and feed from rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 78,281 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2019 78,283 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 73,863 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2018 73,863 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 72,135 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit heavily cracked (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 3 Mar 2017 72,135 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit heavily cracked (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 66,817 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 66,817 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 59,329 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 55,244 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 50,830 miles

oil level

slight smoke

Fail 14 Dec 2011 50,812 miles

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

oil level

slight smoke

Pass 25 Feb 2011 50,205 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 41,858 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 41,547 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 31,656 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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BL55 WBW is a 2006 Citroen Relay in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 BL55 WBW, 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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BL55 WBW is a 2006 Citroen Relay, first registered on 4 January 2006.

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