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CE56 FUV

2006 Citroen Relay

Yellow Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2021
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

111,592 mi
Last recorded111,592 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen Relay89,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE56 FUV
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2019 111,592 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 107,242 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component leaking from ns rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 3 Jul 2018 107,240 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

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

Central Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened centre belt cut (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired as marked (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired as marked (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component leaking from ns rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 101,402 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front pipe on bulkhead , marked with white chalk (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s inner sill corroded

screw in n/s/r tyre

Fail 30 Jun 2017 101,400 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Rear position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front pipe on bulkhead , marked with white chalk (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s inner sill corroded

screw in n/s/r tyre

Pass 10 Jun 2016 93,553 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 93,549 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 86,939 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 86,915 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

slight play in offside track rod end

Pass 9 Jul 2014 80,277 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 7 Jul 2014 80,275 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

** COOLANT AT MINIMUM **

N/S/R TYRE WORN OUTSIDE EDGE AND CUT IN SIDE WALL

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2013 73,639 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

N/S/F - UPPER COIL SPRING BEARING STIFF

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Fail 12 Jul 2013 73,632 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

N/S/F - UPPER COIL SPRING BEARING STIFF

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 66,083 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 4 Jul 2012 66,082 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 59,835 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on edge o/s/r bump stop deteriated

Fail 8 Jul 2011 59,827 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

n/s/r tyre worn on edge o/s/r bump stop deteriated

Pass 31 Aug 2010 51,787 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

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

n/s/f brake binding slightly

Fail 31 Aug 2010 51,787 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

n/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 30 Sep 2009 40,835 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

hand brake needs adjusting

Fail 30 Sep 2009 40,835 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

hand brake needs adjusting

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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CE56 FUV is a 2006 Citroen Relay in Yellow with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 CE56 FUV, 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 CE56 FUV registered?

CE56 FUV is a 2006 Citroen Relay, first registered on 20 September 2006.

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