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FG56 XAV

2006 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

83,323 mi
Last recorded83,323 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen Relay89,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG56 XAV
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2020 83,323 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

suspension components showing signs of corrosion

Fail 12 Nov 2020 83,322 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

suspension components showing signs of corrosion

Pass 18 Jul 2019 77,969 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 69,280 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2018 69,279 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2017 62,140 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 62,140 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s o/s front inner wing corrcded (2.4.A.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 57,057 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 56,978 miles

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

Nearside 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)

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 51,272 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 432,528 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 43,528 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 36,953 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 36,953 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 32,175 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 27,321 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 19,118 miles

n/s door trim broke

n/s front tyre sidewall wearing

o/s front tyre has cut in sidewall

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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FG56 XAV is a 2006 Citroen Relay in White with a 1,997cc 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 FG56 XAV, 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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FG56 XAV is a 2006 Citroen Relay, first registered on 9 October 2006.

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