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F21 REC

2006 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

174,540 mi
Last recorded174,540 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 Citroen Relay89,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF21 REC
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2023 174,540 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2023 174,535 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jul 2021 174,344 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 170,002 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner side on tow bed. chalked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front brake slightly binding

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner side on tow bed. chalked in 2 places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

parking brake efficiency low/just met

Pass 19 Feb 2019 161,067 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 136,337 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 118,802 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 117,379 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust box slightly deteriorated

play in inner rack joints

Pass 20 Oct 2014 113,874 miles

hand brake low brake reading 17%

Pass 12 Oct 2013 109,756 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 25 Sep 2012 101,256 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 101,256 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 77,975 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 77,975 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 54,806 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Fail 14 Sep 2010 54,806 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2009 30,679 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 30,679 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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F21 REC is a 2006 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 F21 REC, 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 F21 REC registered?

F21 REC is a 2006 Citroen Relay, first registered on 30 September 2006.

Is F21 REC safe to buy?

The MOT history for F21 REC shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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