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DY56 LYV

2006 Citroen Relay

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

143,576 mi
Last recorded143,576 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen Relay89,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY56 LYV
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 143,576 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2024 140,864 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 138,657 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 135,797 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 131,245 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 124,332 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 121,134 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 118,111 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 115,733 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 112,840 miles

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

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 10 Oct 2016 112,840 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 28 Aug 2015 110,489 miles

Nearside Front nearside wind screen as crack but not effecting the veiw of the road

Pass 29 Aug 2014 104,086 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 102,742 miles

front and rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

wiper blades smearing windscreen slightly

Pass 21 Aug 2012 92,787 miles

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 20 Aug 2012 92,771 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 22 Aug 2011 77,981 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 61,105 miles

front brake pads beginning to get low

front no plate cracked

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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DY56 LYV is a 2006 Citroen Relay in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 DY56 LYV, 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 DY56 LYV registered?

DY56 LYV is a 2006 Citroen Relay, first registered on 20 September 2006.

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