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DE56 XZV

2006 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2016
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

172,837 mi
Last recorded172,837 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2015
Typical for 2006 Citroen Relay89,835 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 Feb 2015 172,837 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 172,837 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 152,228 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 131,194 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2013 131,191 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has serious deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 102,571 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 81,544 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 81,544 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 52,670 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 52,665 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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 XZV is a 2006 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XZV, 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 DE56 XZV registered?

DE56 XZV is a 2006 Citroen Relay, first registered on 14 November 2006.

Is DE56 XZV safe to buy?

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