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BX56 ARO

2006 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

87,767 mi
Last recorded87,767 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen Relay89,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX56 ARO
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 87,767 miles

Both rear sills corroded and holed. OSF wheel arch corroded and holed

Exhaust system degraded

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Jul 2024 81,951 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 77,939 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 67,000 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2022 67,000 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2021 58,066 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2020 54,809 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2020 54,786 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 51,336 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Rear row of seats removed. ()

Pass 3 Jul 2018 50,499 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 46,413 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 42,805 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 38,315 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 36,375 miles

o/s/rear seat belt buckle plastic cover has slight damage.

Pass 1 Jul 2013 33,385 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 33,385 miles

Retractable step not operating correctly (6.1.E.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 29,946 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 29,946 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 26,589 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 23,872 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 23,864 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 17,631 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 14,109 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 6,355 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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BX56 ARO is a 2006 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 BX56 ARO, 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 BX56 ARO registered?

BX56 ARO is a 2006 Citroen Relay, first registered on 13 September 2006.

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