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DY56 YSE

2006 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2018
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

188,986 mi
Last recorded188,986 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2017
Typical for 2006 Citroen Relay89,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY56 YSE
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2017 188,986 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

under sealed

Fail 22 Jul 2017 188,984 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working both sides (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

under sealed

Fail 14 Apr 2016 170,466 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault brake warning light on (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Inner Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed chaffing on bracket (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Inner Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

oil leaks

Pass 24 Mar 2015 151,505 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

all tyres sidewalls damaged

osf tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 19 Mar 2015 151,504 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

all tyre side walls damaged

both front top strut mounts seized

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 7 Nov 2013 140,190 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2013 140,190 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 128,736 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 118,820 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Surface corrosion to both N/S and O/S/F brake disc.

Fail 15 Nov 2011 118,820 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Surface corrosion to both N/S and O/S/F brake disc.

Pass 5 Oct 2010 103,006 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 68,830 miles

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

nearside front and nearside rear tyres cut on sidewalls

Fail 21 Sep 2009 68,824 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

nearside front and nearside rear tyres cut on sidewalls

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 YSE is a 2006 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 YSE, 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 YSE registered?

DY56 YSE is a 2006 Citroen Relay, first registered on 19 October 2006.

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