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EU55 UBX

2006 Citroen Relay

Blue Diesel 2780cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2020
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

93,937 mi
Last recorded93,937 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen Relay89,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU55 UBX
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,780cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2019 93,937 miles

Nearside Front top suspension strut bearing slightly notchy

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

metal clutch pipe corroded

Fail 12 Feb 2019 93,907 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury rear light damaged, sharp edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring hanger area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring hanger area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

metal clutch pipe corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2018 85,961 miles

Nearside Front slight play in tie-rod

Fail 30 Jan 2018 85,535 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle both rear doors (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Front slight play in tie-rod

Pass 2 Feb 2017 78,087 miles

Front advise replace both top strut mounts

Nearside Front top strut mount notchy in operation

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front top strut mount notchy in operation - advise replace

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Jan 2017 77,977 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front 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 Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear spring hanger area (2.4.A.3)

Front advise replace both top strut mounts

Nearside Front top strut mount notchy in operation

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front top strut mount notchy in operation - advise replace

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 72,390 miles

Engine auxillary belt cracked and deteriorated - advise replace

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm tread - legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring hanger area (2.4.A.3)

bonnet catch lubricated on test

Fail 1 Feb 2016 72,207 miles

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)

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

Engine auxillary belt cracked and deteriorated - advise replace

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm tread - legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring hanger area (2.4.A.3)

bonnet catch lubricated on test

Pass 13 Jan 2015 65,947 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 31 Jan 2014 60,039 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 60,039 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 53,080 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Slight movement in rear leaf speing bushes

Fail 30 Jan 2013 53,029 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Slight movement in rear leaf speing bushes

Pass 31 Jan 2012 47,189 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 47,187 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 39,918 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 39,917 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 29,985 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 22,693 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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EU55 UBX is a 2006 Citroen Relay in Blue with a 2,780cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 EU55 UBX, 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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EU55 UBX is a 2006 Citroen Relay, first registered on 27 January 2006.

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