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DG56 FCX

2006 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

135,009 mi
Last recorded135,009 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2018
Typical for 2006 Citroen Relay89,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG56 FCX
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2018 135,009 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play offside and nearside (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

parking brake and service brake just met requirements

Pass 27 Apr 2017 130,552 miles

Offside Rear light damaged

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Apr 2017 130,552 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded leaf spring (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded leaf spring (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear light damaged

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Jun 2016 128,795 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Feb 2015 121,098 miles

o/s/f c.v boot has slight grease around it

Fail 13 Feb 2015 121,096 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

o/s/f c.v boot has slight grease around it

Fail 26 Feb 2014 116,751 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 116,751 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 101,744 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

O/S/F tyre has a cut but not to cords

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

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

brake pedal rubber starting to wear

Fail 15 Feb 2013 101,107 miles

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

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Nov 2011 80,675 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 71,391 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 47,288 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 47,288 miles

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

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

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

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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DG56 FCX is a 2006 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 DG56 FCX, 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 DG56 FCX registered?

DG56 FCX is a 2006 Citroen Relay, first registered on 10 October 2006.

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