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FA06 HCH

2006 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

133,403 mi
Last recorded133,403 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen Relay89,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA06 HCH
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2019 133,403 miles

Central Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2019 133,402 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements obscured (0.1 (d))

Central Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 131,577 miles

Offside Rear tyre perished and 2mm

Offside Rear tyre valve perished

both front indicators slightly white

rust outside prescribed areas

Fail 27 Nov 2018 131,577 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre perished and 2mm

Offside Rear tyre valve perished

both front indicators slightly white

rust outside prescribed areas

Pass 30 Sep 2017 126,621 miles

handbrake travel

o/s/f track rod end slight play

rust outside prescribed areas

slight play bottom ball joints

Pass 13 Oct 2016 116,624 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Offside Rear light cracked

Fail 13 Oct 2016 116,624 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Offside Rear light cracked

Pass 14 Aug 2015 106,605 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 106,605 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 102,041 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 93,434 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 84,300 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 75,091 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 65,195 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2010 65,195 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 56,911 miles

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

nearside front brake warning lamp wire adrift

Fail 7 Jul 2009 56,911 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

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

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

nearside front brake warning lamp wire adrift

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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FA06 HCH is a 2006 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 FA06 HCH, 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 FA06 HCH registered?

FA06 HCH is a 2006 Citroen Relay, first registered on 3 August 2006.

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