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FE06 DTU

2006 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

102,076 mi
Last recorded102,076 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2021
Typical for 2006 Citroen Relay89,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE06 DTU
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 4 Jun 2021 102,076 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced parts of underbody as marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired at spring hanger and rear cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced parts of underbody as marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal close to spring hanger area not allowing full inspection (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal at rear spring front hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front coil springs heavily corroded

parts of underbody heavily undersealed hampering full inspection

bonnet stay ineffective

Fail 17 Nov 2020 98,534 miles

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

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant level low

Exhaust system corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring corroded

Sections of underside of vehicle heavily corroded

Pass 10 May 2019 94,869 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 94,737 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear Lense broken (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust system corroded

Sections of underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 8 May 2018 82,390 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 82,062 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting inner rear panel (6.6.6)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 71,019 miles
Pass 2 May 2016 66,069 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Apr 2016 65,968 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired floor to sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 May 2015 59,971 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

both rear tyres perished

Fail 2 May 2015 59,971 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 22 Feb 2014 54,055 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Oil leak

centre stop light lamp and offside rear lamp damaged

damage to bodywork

exhaust deteriorated

handbrake almost at end of travel

light cut in sidewall of nearside rear tyre

offside rear door trim missing

rear springs weak

side door secured with hasps

Fail 21 Feb 2014 54,055 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

centre stop light lamp and offside rear lamp damaged

damage to bodywork

exhaust deteriorated

handbrake almost at end of travel

light cut in sidewall of nearside rear tyre

offside rear door trim missing

rear springs weak

side door secured with hasps

Pass 4 Mar 2013 47,322 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2013 47,322 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2012 39,829 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 34,104 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 33,963 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 27,293 miles

offside windscreenwasher weak but nearside supplying enough to clean entire screen

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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FE06 DTU is a 2006 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 FE06 DTU, 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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FE06 DTU is a 2006 Citroen Relay, first registered on 6 March 2006.

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