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BN56 YVC

2006 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

84,244 mi
Last recorded84,244 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen Relay89,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN56 YVC
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 84,244 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2026 84,209 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front spring hanger mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength machpherson strut top mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front spring hanger mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2024 76,524 miles

Both inner and outer sills corroded

Centre seat belt slow to retract

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside front seat bolt missing

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2024 76,513 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fuel system component leaking Fuel pump area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Behind shackle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Centre seat belt slow to retract

Nearside Front Seat securing bolt missing

Nearside Rear Inner sill corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Inner and outer sill corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2023 76,126 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front sock absorber casings corroded at spring mounts

Fail 16 Mar 2023 76,125 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front sock absorber casings corroded at spring mounts

Pass 9 Mar 2022 76,089 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

both front shock absorber casings corroded at spring mounts

Fail 8 Mar 2022 76,084 miles

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 28 Feb 2022 76,082 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Service brake binding but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 65,347 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2020 65,347 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated boot riped (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 56,971 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 56,971 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated handbrake lever bracket bent and catching door when operated (1.1.6 (d))

hole in exhaust front pipe

Pass 2 Aug 2018 48,506 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 48,506 miles

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

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill holed front to rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 43,549 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft boot leaking

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 40,115 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 40,115 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 36,640 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Top catch missing from rear of sliding door, however door is secure

Pass 26 Aug 2014 33,058 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 29,904 miles

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

fire extinguisher missing

Pass 28 Jul 2012 24,861 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 4 Aug 2011 18,204 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

vehicle presented for test with 7 passenger seats fitted

Pass 4 Aug 2011 18,204 miles

vehicle presented for test with 7 passenger seats fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2010 15,288 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 11,368 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 9,079 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 2,990 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 2,987 miles

Rear Emergency exit door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.D.1a)

Rear Emergency exit door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.D.1a)

Rear Seat belt flexible stalk excessively deteriorated (5.1.B.5a)

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 YVC is a 2006 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 YVC, 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 YVC is a 2006 Citroen Relay, first registered on 20 September 2006.

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