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DE56 PXU

2006 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2022
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

261,976 mi
Last recorded261,976 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 Citroen Relay89,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE56 PXU
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2021 261,976 miles

battery tray in poor condition

both rear tyres close to legal limit of 1.6mm

bump stop missing

n/s rear brake disc i n poor condition

near side front outer sill corroded

Fail 19 Feb 2021 261,809 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded STEERING RACK (2.1.5 (g) (i))

BUMP STOPS MISSING

Nearside Front OUTER SILL CORRODED

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 251,891 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2020 251,891 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2019 250,838 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ADJ SEAT BELT MOUNTING (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced REAR CROSS MEMBER ADJ TO N/S/R REAR SPRING MOUNTING (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 241,680 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2018 241,646 miles

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

Offside Drive shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Handbrake cable in poor condition.

Offside Front Tyre in poor condition.

Pass 8 Jul 2017 226,676 miles

N/S/F TYRE ON WEAR LIMIT

Fail 6 Jul 2017 226,676 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light LENS BROKEN (1.2.1e)

N/S/F TYRE ON WEAR LIMIT

Pass 8 Jun 2016 222,266 miles

CLUTCH PEDAL RUBBER MISSING

N/S/F BRAKE DISC POOR CONDITION

Fail 7 Jun 2016 222,235 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp BOTH (1.1.A.3f)

CLUTCH PEDAL RUBBER MISSING

N/S/F BRAKE DISC POOR CONDITION

Pass 14 Nov 2015 21,348 miles

Offside Front TRACK ROD END WORN

Fail 13 Nov 2015 21,348 miles

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

Offside Front TRACK ROD END WORN

Pass 26 Feb 2014 189,313 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

corrosion to rear exhaust

Fail 22 Feb 2014 189,313 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

corrosion to rear exhaust

slight binding to both front brakes

Pass 27 Nov 2012 171,313 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

centre exhaust rusty

n/s/rear sill dammage

Fail 26 Nov 2012 171,313 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

centre exhaust rusty

n/s/rear sill dammage

Pass 30 Nov 2011 145,333 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 145,333 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 113,312 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Nov 2009 83,633 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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DE56 PXU is a 2006 Citroen Relay in White 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 DE56 PXU, 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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DE56 PXU is a 2006 Citroen Relay, first registered on 8 December 2006.

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