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CE56 VMY

2006 Citroen Relay

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

154,678 mi
Last recorded154,678 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen Relay89,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE56 VMY
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2019 154,678 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 154,677 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Oct 2018 149,990 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 149,990 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 136,016 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2017 136,016 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 117,997 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 117,992 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm all 4 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 103,038 miles

Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 9 Oct 2015 103,038 miles

Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 86,617 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2014 86,617 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 67,140 miles

Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 52,275 miles

some scoring and wear on front brake discs

Pass 31 Oct 2011 44,117 miles

corrosion on front brake discs

some judder on front brake discs

Pass 11 Sep 2010 37,764 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 29,143 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 16 Sep 2009 29,143 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

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 VMY is a 2006 Citroen Relay in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 VMY, 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 VMY registered?

CE56 VMY is a 2006 Citroen Relay, first registered on 11 September 2006.

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