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BN06 UPD

2006 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2025
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

78,448 mi
Last recorded78,448 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen Relay89,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN06 UPD
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Fail 18 Aug 2025 78,448 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2024 76,542 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Inner arm

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2024 76,542 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Inner arm

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 70,456 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2023 70,498 miles

Front Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 62,228 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2022 62,228 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2021 58,180 miles

Nearside Front outer door handle damaged

Nearside Rear tail lamp slightly damaged

Fail 12 Aug 2021 58,178 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front outer door handle damaged

Nearside Rear tail lamp slightly damaged

Pass 29 Jun 2020 56,457 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 54,233 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 50,778 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 50,692 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 47,655 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 47,652 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2015 44,381 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 44,381 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 40,497 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 38,855 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 36,192 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 21 Jun 2012 36,191 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 32,006 miles

interior rear view mirror missing.

Fail 29 Jun 2011 32,006 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

interior rear view mirror missing.

Pass 5 Jul 2010 26,092 miles

front brake discs partly worn.

front brake pads wearing thin.

rear view mirror missing.

Pass 2 Nov 2009 21,206 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 2 Nov 2009 21,206 miles

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 14,126 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 14,112 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 5,968 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 5,926 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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BN06 UPD is a 2006 Citroen Relay in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

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 BN06 UPD, 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 BN06 UPD registered?

BN06 UPD is a 2006 Citroen Relay, first registered on 13 July 2006.

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