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DY56 LZC

2006 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2020
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

115,510 mi
Last recorded115,510 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen Relay89,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY56 LZC
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2019 115,510 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2019 115,510 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 106,268 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 100,699 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 98,859 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Oct 2015 98,858 miles

Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 95,048 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 95,047 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 87,972 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 87,971 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 77,565 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 77,564 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 68,739 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 68,738 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 58,831 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 58,793 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 21 Sep 2009 43,187 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 43,187 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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DY56 LZC is a 2006 Citroen Relay in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 LZC, 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 LZC registered?

DY56 LZC is a 2006 Citroen Relay, first registered on 19 September 2006.

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