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BV56 GYE

2006 Citroen Relay

Blue Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

47,380 mi
Last recorded47,380 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen Relay89,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV56 GYE
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 47,380 miles

General body damage around vehicle

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear lamp lense damaged

Fail 1 Aug 2025 47,382 miles

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

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

General body damage around vehicle

Offside Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear lamp lense damaged

Pass 5 Aug 2024 44,099 miles

General body damage around vehicle

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear lamp damaged

Fail 2 Aug 2024 44,099 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

General body damage around vehicle

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear lamp damaged

Pass 21 Jul 2023 37,715 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened spring buffer unit (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened spring buffer unit (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper door hinge pin loose

Rear both rear rear lamp lenses damaged

Rear rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 28 Jul 2022 32,679 miles

Rear Both rear lamp lenses damaged

Pass 5 Aug 2021 28,515 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2021 28,515 miles

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

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 25,450 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 25,449 miles

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Sep 2019 23,748 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip not in drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2019 23,719 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 0.7m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective second row center right belt does not retract (7.1.2 (e))

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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in central screen (3.2 (a) (i))

both steering rack boots slightly damp with fluid

Pass 15 Aug 2018 21,111 miles

Unable to check all seat belts[area used as storage]

Fail 13 Aug 2018 21,111 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Gaiter split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Unable to check all seat belts[area used as storage]

Pass 22 Aug 2017 19,612 miles

Nearside Front tyre heavily perished

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front tyre perished

Fail 22 Aug 2017 19,612 miles

Nearside Front tyre heavily perished

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front tyre perished

Pass 22 Aug 2016 17,846 miles

chip in screen

fuel tank damp

nearside front tyre perished

Fail 22 Aug 2016 17,846 miles

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

chip in screen

fuel tank damp

nearside front tyre perished

Pass 25 Aug 2015 16,231 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 16,231 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Parking brake operation grabbing severely (3.7.C.3b)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 15,697 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 14,940 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 14,279 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 12,435 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 12,435 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 10,235 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 7,419 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 5,483 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 2,966 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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BV56 GYE is a 2006 Citroen Relay in Blue with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 BV56 GYE, 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 BV56 GYE registered?

BV56 GYE is a 2006 Citroen Relay, first registered on 12 September 2006.

Is BV56 GYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV56 GYE shows 29 tests with a 65.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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