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FH55 LDF

2006 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2026
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

165,365 mi
Last recorded165,365 miles
Recorded on31 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen Relay89,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH55 LDF
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 31 May 2025 165,365 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Chassis/subframes corroded

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Inner and outer sills corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Underbody corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2024 159,003 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front cross member corroded

underbody undersealed

Fail 5 Mar 2024 158,947 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front CROSSMEMBER CORRODED

Pass 19 Dec 2022 156,834 miles

Nearside Rear TYRE CRACKING ON SIDE WALL

Rear BOX SECTIONS STARTING CORROSION

Fail 19 Dec 2022 156,834 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear TYRE CRACKING ON SIDE WALL

Rear BOX SECTIONS STARTING CORROSION

Pass 23 Dec 2021 154,962 miles

Central Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Lower Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 Dec 2021 154,960 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Lower Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 Nov 2021 154,669 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper area corroded/rusted/holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper area corroded/rusted/holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged lower glass damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

rear upper stop light not working

Pass 28 Nov 2020 152,351 miles

Offside Lower mirror damaged

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Nov 2020 152,307 miles

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

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

Offside Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/75/16 c (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Lower mirror damaged

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2019 147,921 miles

Front tyres low on tread

Front wipers starting to smear

Nearside Front tyre cut on sidewall but no cords showing

Fail 23 May 2019 147,921 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front tyres low on tread

Front wipers starting to smear

Nearside Front tyre cut on sidewall but no cords showing

Pass 26 Mar 2018 143,951 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 143,935 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (anchor) front bush worn (2.4.B.4)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. is 215/75/16 all rest are 205/75/16 (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Lower Mechanical brake component locking device insecure brake pad cradle carrier,bolt loose (lower) (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp not working all rear brake lights (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Mar 2017 140,694 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 140,694 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 125,458 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 95,354 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 95,102 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 61,651 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2014 61,651 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 43,834 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS APPROX HALF WORN.

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE.

PASSENGER SEATS STREWN WITH EQUIPMENT AND PERSONAL ITEMS.

Fail 8 Jan 2013 43,834 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS APPROX HALF WORN.

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

PASSENGER SEATS STREWN WITH EQUIPMENT AND PERSONAL ITEMS.

Pass 9 Jan 2012 34,868 miles

Airbag warning light on.

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 26,786 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 19,350 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 14,703 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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FH55 LDF is a 2006 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 FH55 LDF, 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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FH55 LDF is a 2006 Citroen Relay, first registered on 17 February 2006.

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