MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
181,483 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Brake pedal anti slip worn smooth on edge
Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Bumper cross member corroded
Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front nearside and offside head light lenses deteriorated
Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch area holed and heavily corroded just outside prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front jacking point area heavily corroded
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1of2 (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear cross member corroded
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front jacking point/inner step area corroded
Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush nearside and offside rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1of2 (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))
exhaust runner perished
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch area heavily corroded and weak not prescribed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1of2 (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))
alternator and power steering belts deteriorated
cold side of turbo pipe not connected
exhaust rubber deteriorated exhaust centre box rattling
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
o/s sill badly corroded but not within prescribed area.
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Oil leak
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Oil leak
Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Oil leak
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)
Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Citroen Relay?
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DY56 HRU is a 2006 Citroen Relay in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
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 DY56 HRU, 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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DY56 HRU is a 2006 Citroen Relay, first registered on 19 September 2006.
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