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FD06 DNE

2006 Citroen Relay

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2025
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

131,475 mi
Last recorded131,475 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen Relay89,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD06 DNE
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Fail 19 Nov 2025 131,475 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner Sill (Chalked) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis behind flexi hose (Chalked) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner Wheel Arch (Chalked) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Both Rear Leaf Spring Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Corroded areas Chalked (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Wheel Arch and Spring Mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 129,423 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Nov 2024 129,284 miles

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

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 127,900 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust bracket corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Seatbelt retracting slowly

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp it has an object on the lens or source but does not have an adverse effect on light output Nsr light lens damaged (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Cill damaged

Pass 15 Nov 2022 125,065 miles

Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 121,127 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush all 4 leaf spring bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2021 121,046 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush all 4 leaf spring bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 118,615 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2020 118,598 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 113,505 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases under bonnet in engine bay (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 May 2019 113,409 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases under bonnet in engine bay (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 103,718 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 103,713 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 17 May 2017 101,090 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2016 99,170 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 9 May 2016 99,170 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 May 2015 93,744 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 93,592 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2014 84,985 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Fail 16 May 2014 84,980 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Fail 16 May 2014 84,980 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 17 May 2013 77,850 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 77,696 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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)

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

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

Pass 15 May 2012 73,713 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 73,713 miles

Nearside Brake cable locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Brake cable locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2011 69,544 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 66,839 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 May 2010 66,839 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 64,050 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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FD06 DNE is a 2006 Citroen Relay in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

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 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 FD06 DNE, 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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FD06 DNE is a 2006 Citroen Relay, first registered on 17 May 2006.

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