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DY56 VWT

2006 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

171,141 mi
Last recorded171,141 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2016
Typical for 2006 Citroen Relay89,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2016 171,141 miles

Coolant leak ()

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

o/s and n/s rear tyres have slight cracks

Fail 11 Nov 2016 171,141 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Coolant leak ()

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

o/s and n/s rear tyres have slight cracks

Pass 11 Nov 2015 159,630 miles

Minor oil leak

Fail 11 Nov 2015 159,630 miles

Minor oil leak

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 155,106 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 142,344 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 126,357 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 101,099 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 101,099 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 82,759 miles

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 59,321 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 VWT is a 2006 Citroen Relay in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DY56 VWT, 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 VWT registered?

DY56 VWT is a 2006 Citroen Relay, first registered on 6 October 2006.

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