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BT56 XTF

2006 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

163,995 mi
Last recorded163,995 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 Citroen Relay89,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT56 XTF
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2023 163,995 miles

Underbody undersealed preventing full inspection of repairs

body slightly corroded

both front lower arm suspension bushes have slight play

engine oil leak

inner sills and inner wings slightly corroded

underbody and chassis slightly corroded

Fail 29 Aug 2023 163,995 miles

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

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

Underbody undersealed preventing full inspection of repairs

body slightly corroded

both front lower arm suspension bushes have slight play

engine oil leak

inner sills and inner wings slightly corroded

underbody and chassis slightly corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2021 163,899 miles

Underbody undersealed preventing full inspection of repairs

body slightly corroded

both front lower arm suspension bushes have slight play

engine oil leak

inner sills and inner wings slightly corroded

underbody and chassis slightly corroded

Fail 13 Oct 2021 163,899 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Wipers parking in drivers view (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Rear Inner Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Rear Inner Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

body slightly corroded

both front lower arm suspension bushes have slight play

engine oil leak

inner sills and inner wings slightly corroded

underbody and chassis slightly corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2020 163,716 miles

both front lower arm suspension bushes have slight play

engine oil leak

inner sills and inner wings slightly corroded

underbody and chassis slightly corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2019 163,621 miles

body slightly corroded

front subframe and suspension arms slightly corroded

rear brake discs slightly corroded

sills undersealed

underbody and chassis slightly corroded

Fail 9 Oct 2019 163,609 miles

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

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of leaf spring - cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of leaf spring - cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

body slightly corroded

front subframe and suspension arms slightly corroded

rear brake discs slightly corroded

underbody and chassis slightly corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2018 163,447 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 163,334 miles

Engine management light illuminated

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Underbody slightly corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 163,195 miles

chassis slightly corroded

offside mirror glass slightly damaged

oil leak

red engine light on

Pass 7 Aug 2015 161,503 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 155,396 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

Fail 8 Jan 2013 139,784 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 139,784 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jan 2012 136,319 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak

steering rack covered in engine oil

Fail 6 Jan 2012 136,317 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever is fouling adjacent parts of the vehicle (3.1.6b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake warning light on dash but fluid level ok

coolant level very low

oil leak

steering rack covered in engine oil

Pass 11 Jan 2011 110,670 miles

Engine oil leak

Front tyres getting low

Oily around o/s/f rack boot no split found

Fail 11 Jan 2011 110,666 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Collant leak from n/s/f lower pipe

Collant level low

Engine oil leak

Front tyres getting low

Oily around o/s/f rack boot no split found

Fail 13 Jan 2010 87,140 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 87,140 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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BT56 XTF is a 2006 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 BT56 XTF, 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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BT56 XTF is a 2006 Citroen Relay, first registered on 29 December 2006.

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