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FM06 WXL

2006 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

98,881 mi
Last recorded98,881 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2024
Typical for 2006 Citroen Relay89,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM06 WXL
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 27 Mar 2024 98,881 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill holed to excess. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component missing bump stop. (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear bump stop deteriorating.

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 96,272 miles

Reverse light not working

Pass 20 Apr 2022 92,795 miles

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

Offside Rear lamp unit damaged.

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

reverse light not working.

Pass 7 Dec 2020 89,241 miles

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

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

reverse light not working

Fail 23 Nov 2020 89,197 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

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

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

reverse light not working

Pass 11 Sep 2018 84,583 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 84,579 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 80,178 miles

Offside headlamp glass cracking but not affecting beam pattern.

Pass 24 Feb 2016 77,720 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 77,717 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 73,529 miles

past emissions test,no print out due to very low smoke levels

reverse lights not working

Fail 28 Jan 2015 73,504 miles

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

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

past emissions test,no print out due to very low smoke levels

reverse lights not working

Pass 20 Jan 2014 65,848 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 65,832 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2012 60,408 miles

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

n/s wiper blade split on edge

passed emission test ; but no printout due to very low smoke levels

Fail 21 Dec 2012 60,367 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

n/s wiper blade split on edge

passed emission test ; but no printout due to very low smoke levels

Pass 19 Dec 2011 54,117 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 48,532 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2010 48,518 miles

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

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Nov 2009 40,868 miles

slight brake drag to nearside front wheel

Pass 12 Nov 2008 40,058 miles

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

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

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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FM06 WXL is a 2006 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 FM06 WXL, 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 FM06 WXL registered?

FM06 WXL is a 2006 Citroen Relay, first registered on 2 August 2006.

Is FM06 WXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM06 WXL shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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