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DU56 HXA

2006 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,307 mi
Last recorded118,307 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen Relay89,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU56 HXA
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 118,307 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Upper strut top bearings stiff

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust corroded

vehicle undersealed

Pass 27 Mar 2025 118,025 miles

Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2024 117,511 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

underside of vehicle undersealed not allowing full visual inspection

Fail 19 Mar 2024 117,503 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

exhaust corroded

Coolant leak ()

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underside of vehicle undersealed not allowing full visual inspection

Pass 27 Mar 2023 117,283 miles

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 117,151 miles

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Upper BOTH STRUT TOP BEARINGS STIFF

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

exhaust corroded

Fail 17 Mar 2022 117,151 miles

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Upper BOTH STRUT TOP BEARINGS STIFF

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2021 116,968 miles

EXHAUST CORRODED

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

VEHICLE UNDERSEALED

Fail 16 Mar 2021 116,962 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

VEHICLE UNDERSEALED

Pass 19 May 2017 113,496 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

exhaust system corroded

sliding door outer handle broken

Pass 8 Sep 2015 110,384 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 105,836 miles

Oil leak

o/s/f wheel bearing slightly rough

Fail 7 Oct 2014 105,836 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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 constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Oil leak

o/s/f wheel bearing slightly rough

Pass 7 Oct 2013 95,165 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 Oct 2013 95,165 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Oct 2012 85,105 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 85,375 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Outer 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 Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 74,869 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 62,576 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 47,546 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 47,546 miles

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

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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DU56 HXA is a 2006 Citroen Relay in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DU56 HXA, 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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DU56 HXA is a 2006 Citroen Relay, first registered on 14 September 2006.

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