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BN56 TCJ

2006 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

213,155 mi
Last recorded213,155 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2017
Typical for 2006 Citroen Relay89,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2017 213,155 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 212,809 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear reflector missing corner trim / bumper missing but no sharp edges (1.5.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 207,361 miles

Offside Mirror cracked but OK

Fail 15 Sep 2016 207,222 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported 2 Places (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Mirror cracked but OK

Pass 12 Sep 2015 195,129 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 175,510 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 157,541 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

movement in drivers seat base

screen scratched

Fail 27 Sep 2013 157,541 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

movement in drivers seat base

screen scratched

Pass 26 Sep 2012 137,749 miles

light scratching front screen

Fail 25 Sep 2012 137,739 miles

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

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

light scratching front screen

Fail 21 Sep 2012 137,728 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

light scratching front screen

o/s/r brake disc scored

o/s/r wheel binding slightly [wheel bearing not checked]

Pass 22 Aug 2011 129,883 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2011 129,857 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

O/side rear bump stop deteriorating.

Slight age cracking to both rear tyres.

Slight kerb damage to n/side front tyre.

Pass 13 Sep 2010 118,578 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 92,140 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 92,029 miles

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

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

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 TCJ is a 2006 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 TCJ, 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 BN56 TCJ registered?

BN56 TCJ is a 2006 Citroen Relay, first registered on 19 September 2006.

Is BN56 TCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN56 TCJ shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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