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BT56 XTH

2006 Citroen Relay

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

105,336 mi
Last recorded105,336 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen Relay89,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT56 XTH
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 105,336 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2026 105,294 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Has hole in O/S/F inner wheel arch within 30cm of subframe mount, marked up. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring main leaf fractured (5.3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jul 2025 104,309 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2025 104,309 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective Rubber hanging loose, tail pipe end (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 May 2024 103,631 miles
Fail 10 May 2024 103,631 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 102,408 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Dec 2023 102,408 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 100,363 miles

both outer pannels covering sills corroded n/s and o/s

Fail 26 Oct 2022 100,331 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected under side sill within 30cm (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both outer pannels covering sills corroded n/s and o/s

Pass 9 Nov 2021 99,008 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 97,299 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 93,972 miles

both sills corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2018 92,164 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 86,910 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 81,468 miles

Oil leak oil filler cap left off

Fail 8 Sep 2016 81,468 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Oil leak oil filler cap left off

Pass 8 Sep 2016 81,468 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 74,405 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 74,395 miles

Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (front wheels do not spin freely) (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 May 2014 66,794 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 May 2014 66,774 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring damaged and permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 63,008 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 58,380 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 53,090 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 49,309 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 46,988 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 46,988 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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 XTH is a 2006 Citroen Relay in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XTH, 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 BT56 XTH registered?

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

Is BT56 XTH safe to buy?

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