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CE56 VLW

2006 Citroen Relay

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

74,967 mi
Last recorded74,967 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2015
Typical for 2006 Citroen Relay89,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE56 VLW
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2015 74,967 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 69,063 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 30 Oct 2013 61,746 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Oct 2013 61,741 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 24 Oct 2012 54,616 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

oil leak-back of engine

Pass 24 Oct 2012 54,616 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

oil leak-back of engine

Pass 25 Oct 2011 47,265 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 17 Oct 2011 47,256 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 39,376 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 19 Oct 2010 39,371 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 20 Oct 2009 30,336 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 30,330 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

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

Oil leak

steering wheel cover deteriorated

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 VLW is a 2006 Citroen Relay in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 VLW, 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 VLW registered?

CE56 VLW is a 2006 Citroen Relay, first registered on 24 October 2006.

Is CE56 VLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE56 VLW shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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