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DT03 COT

2006 Citroen Relay

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,395 mi
Last recorded75,395 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen Relay89,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDT03 COT
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 Dec 2025 75,395 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened both sides @ rear x-member (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Front Lower Rad X-member corroded

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Inner hand brake lever approaching limit

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides @ limit @ x of test (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coolant leak 3ltr of coolant added for test ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 70,483 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2023 66,266 miles

Central Front radiator support beam holed

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3 mm and perished outer wall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged wont clip in straight away (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Nov 2023 66,259 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Front radiator support beam holed

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3 mm and perished outer wall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged wont clip in straight away (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 62,535 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 62,098 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rubbers split (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Arches / strut top mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 60,929 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 59,497 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2019 59,497 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 57,218 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 55,346 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 54,392 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 52,792 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 51,212 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 51,212 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 49,647 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 47,214 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 44,945 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Sep 2010 42,670 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 38,386 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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DT03 COT is a 2006 Citroen Relay in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DT03 COT, 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 DT03 COT registered?

DT03 COT is a 2006 Citroen Relay, first registered on 14 September 2006.

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