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DV56 TXZ

2006 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2019
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

227,256 mi
Last recorded227,256 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2018
Typical for 2006 Citroen Relay89,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV56 TXZ
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2018 227,256 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking on outer wall

Fail 23 May 2018 226,696 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction Wipers parking in drivers view (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Sill corroded marked with yellow chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Still corroded marked with yellow chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety Coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking on outer wall

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 186,322 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 186,316 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill corroded within 30cm of leaf spring front mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill corroded within 30cm of leaf spring front mount (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 146,418 miles

severe oil leak

o/s blind spot mirror damaged

rear pads look low

Fail 24 May 2016 146,412 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour all 4 (1.4.A.2f)

Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement both rear springs rear buishes (2.4.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

o/s blind spot mirror damaged

rear pads look low

severe oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2014 114,672 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Jul 2014 114,670 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2013 89,594 miles

rear spring eye bushes worn/n/s wiper blade/ indicators slightly white/oil leak/n/s/r shockershroud corroded

Fail 20 Jun 2013 89,591 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

indicators slightly white

n/s wiper blade split

n/s/r shocker shroud corroded

oil leak

rear spring eye bushes worn

Pass 30 May 2012 66,194 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 66,194 miles

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)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2011 47,803 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 36,019 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 36,019 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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DV56 TXZ is a 2006 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 DV56 TXZ, 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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DV56 TXZ is a 2006 Citroen Relay, first registered on 20 November 2006.

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