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EF06 XCL

2006 Citroen Relay

Silver Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

168,249 mi
Last recorded168,249 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen Relay89,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF06 XCL
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 168,249 miles

Central Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced tow bar mount (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced strut mount (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2026 168,240 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced within 30cm of tow bar mount and rear shocker mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced insufficient weld (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill carriers to body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering flexi brake pipe mount at inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering flexi brake pipe mount to inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner strut mount within 30cm of suspension mount (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively distortion evident (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 168,196 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2025 168,196 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Mar 2024 168,122 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 167,164 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various spots including suspension (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 162,252 miles

n/s and o/s drop sills corroded not within 30cm of load bearing point

Pass 22 Mar 2021 157,828 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2021 157,828 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 153,270 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Mar 2020 153,270 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 149,040 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 149,040 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 143,726 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

noise from n/s/f top strut mount

Fail 5 Mar 2018 143,722 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

noise from n/s/f top strut mount

Pass 2 Mar 2017 134,611 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 119,933 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 115,726 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 106,838 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 106,838 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 102,973 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 102,973 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2011 91,560 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2011 91,557 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 73,469 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 73,455 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 57,711 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s mirror glass damaged

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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EF06 XCL is a 2006 Citroen Relay in Silver with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 EF06 XCL, 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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EF06 XCL is a 2006 Citroen Relay, first registered on 24 June 2006.

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