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BN56 FFU

2006 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

215,617 mi
Last recorded215,617 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen Relay89,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN56 FFU
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 215,617 miles

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

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

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

radiator support corrded

Fail 23 Jun 2026 215,598 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired rear cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

radiator support corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2025 215,006 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2025 215,004 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2024 213,905 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front top mount slightly worn

vehicle underside undersealed

Pass 8 Jun 2023 207,416 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2023 207,378 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Sill corroded and holed (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Sill corroded and holed (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Sill corroded and holed (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Sill corroded and holed (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Sep 2020 207,344 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 201,221 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing & close to tread wear indicators (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

front brake application slightly uneven

nearside front brake starting to bind slightly

offside front inner c.v.boot perishing

slight movement in rear seats at floor fixings

vehicle tested with 6 passenger seats - licensed to carry 8 passengers

Fail 10 Sep 2019 201,221 miles

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn spring - rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced offside front sill corroded to excess (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside & offside rear crossmember by shackle mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing & close to tread wear indicators (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

front brake application slightly uneven

nearside front brake starting to bind slightly

offside front inner c.v.boot perishing

slight movement in rear seats at floor fixings

vehicle tested with 6 passenger seats - licensed to carry 8 passengers

Pass 20 Aug 2018 189,832 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2017 177,672 miles

under body very corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2016 157,965 miles

Offside Rear shock absorbers bushes perished

rear valance holed and corroded

Fail 8 Oct 2016 157,658 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear shock absorbers bushes perished

front brake pads very low

rear valance holed and corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2015 136,821 miles

handbrake travel high

Fail 3 Oct 2015 136,818 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

handbrake travel high

Pass 18 Oct 2014 117,629 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

fuel filter wet

vehicle tested with 4 passenger seats - licensed to carry 8 passengers

Fail 11 Oct 2014 117,178 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front brakes starting to bind slightly

fuel filter wet

vehicle tested with 4 passenger seats - licensed to carry 8 passengers

Pass 4 Oct 2013 101,208 miles

onl tested with 3 passenger seats

rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 2 Oct 2013 101,208 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

onl tested with 3 passenger seats

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 22 Sep 2012 79,049 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside & offside rear tyres outer walls deteriorating slightly

vehicle tested with 3 passenger seats - licensed to carry 8

wipers smearing windscreen slightly

Fail 22 Sep 2012 79,049 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside & offside rear tyres outer walls deteriorating slightly

vehicle tested with 3 passenger seats - licensed to carry 8

wipers smearing windscreen slightly

Pass 7 Oct 2011 66,233 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2010 56,980 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front brakes binding slightly

vehicle tested with six passenger seats

Pass 17 Oct 2009 43,869 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

nearside & offside front tyres deteriorating

offside rear shock absorber knocking

vehicle tested with three passenger seats

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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BN56 FFU is a 2006 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 BN56 FFU, 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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BN56 FFU is a 2006 Citroen Relay, first registered on 20 October 2006.

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