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CA06 LYW

2006 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2024
Tests28 (14 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

117,787 mi
Last recorded117,787 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2024
Typical for 2006 Citroen Relay89,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA06 LYW
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

14 pass 14 fail
Fail 15 Apr 2024 117,787 miles

Central Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced offside inner sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rad support bracket (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis rail (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front to rear inner sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front to rear outer sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced lower wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner Wheel Arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner Wheel Arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Chassis Rail (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2023 117,191 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced FRONT JACKING POINTS UNDER VEHICLE (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 2 May 2023 117,143 miles

Central Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced INNER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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 Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced OUTER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER SILL END (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced FRONT JACKING POINTS UNDER VEHICLE (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 116,192 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened corroded (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened corroded (5.3.1 (d) (i))

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

Fail 4 Jan 2022 116,098 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested both sides (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened corroded (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened corroded (5.3.1 (d) (i))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 113,792 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside and wheel arches corroded in numerous places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

battery not fully secured in mountings

brake pedal pad split but still secure

Fail 9 Dec 2020 113,544 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch to sill end area corroded to hole (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside and wheel arches corroded in numerous places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

battery not fully secured in mountings

brake pedal pad split but still secure

Pass 15 Jan 2020 109,613 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various places obscured (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear light lens broken … sharp edges unlikely to cause injury

Windscreen wiper blade defective blades smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

corrosion in numerous places but not yet excessive and numerous welded repairs

Fail 6 Jan 2020 109,559 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor and jacking point within 30cm of subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch and suspension strut mounting support area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low beam pattern also distorted excessively (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various places obscured (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear light lens broken … sharp edges unlikely to cause injury

Windscreen wiper blade defective blades smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

corrosion in numerous places but not yet excessive and numerous welded repairs

Pass 11 Sep 2018 107,679 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

n/s o/s rear shock absorber dust covers corroded

Fail 29 Aug 2018 107,645 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged chassis cross section brake pipe mounting bracket area corroded (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged inner wheel arch brake pipe mounting area corroded (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

n/s o/s rear shock absorber dust covers corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2017 104,609 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

surface corrosion n/s o/s rear leaf spring mountings

surface cut n/s rear tyre outer wall

Fail 16 Aug 2017 104,597 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure rear bolt loose (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

surface corrosion n/s o/s rear leaf spring mountings

surface cut n/s rear tyre outer wall

Pass 30 Aug 2016 101,209 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

n/s o/s rear shock absorber dust covers corroded and holed

o/s lower mirror missing

Fail 23 Aug 2016 101,182 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure brake warning wire (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

n/s o/s rear shock absorber dust covers corroded and holed

o/s lower mirror missing

Pass 29 Aug 2015 97,848 miles

Bottom part o/s mirror missing

Exhaust rubber hangers perished

N/s o/s rear shock absorber dust covers badly corroded

N/s rear tyre worn on outer edges

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 25 Aug 2015 97,836 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush Bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush Rear bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush Bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush Rear (2.4.B.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working X2 (1.1.C.1d)

Bottom part o/s mirror missing

Exhaust rubber hangers perished

N/s o/s rear shock absorber dust covers badly corroded

N/s rear tyre worn on outer edges

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 94,991 miles

lower part o/s mirror missing

surface cut outer wall n/s rear tyre

Fail 20 Aug 2014 94,981 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

lower part o/s mirror missing

surface cut outer wall n/s rear tyre

Pass 29 May 2013 90,076 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 29 May 2013 90,076 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 83,289 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2011 72,179 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 72,043 miles

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 62,719 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 62,673 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 21 May 2009 50,835 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 50,833 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front discs scored

front no plate cracking

handbrake travel

rear discs worn

unable to see rear pads but suspect low

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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CA06 LYW is a 2006 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 CA06 LYW, 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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CA06 LYW is a 2006 Citroen Relay, first registered on 27 June 2006.

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