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BT56 XTL

2006 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

113,906 mi
Last recorded113,906 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen Relay89,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2020 113,906 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2019 113,568 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 12 Dec 2019 113,548 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Jan 2019 107,213 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 Dec 2018 107,143 miles

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Dec 2017 98,768 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn hub and joint (2.5.C.1b)

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

bushes wearing rear springs

general wear / deterioration suspension and steering

metal pipes corroding includes brake pipes

oil leaks

some corrosion forming structure and underside

Fail 20 Dec 2017 98,768 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red lens broken shows white light (1.3.2e)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn hub and joint (2.5.C.1b)

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

bushes wearing rear springs

general wear / deterioration suspension and steering

metal pipes corroding includes brake pipes

oil leaks

some corrosion forming structure and underside

Pass 14 Dec 2016 89,835 miles

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

slight play steering

some general wear play suspension bushes

Fail 14 Dec 2016 89,835 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' navigator holder (8.3.1e)

slight play steering

some general wear play suspension bushes

Pass 22 Dec 2015 79,403 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

some play / wear suspension joint/ bushes

Fail 22 Dec 2015 79,403 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

some play / wear suspension joint/ bushes

Pass 2 Jan 2015 69,955 miles

Oil leak

leakage component

Pass 3 Jan 2014 60,006 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 51,040 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 42,747 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2010 32,711 miles

Oil leak

both wipers split

centre brake light inop

Pass 4 Jan 2010 24,298 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 XTL is a 2006 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 XTL, 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 XTL registered?

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

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