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FV55 LSU

2006 Citroen Relay

Yellow Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

166,438 mi
Last recorded166,438 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2022
Typical for 2006 Citroen Relay89,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV55 LSU
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 14 Sep 2022 166,438 miles

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Outer 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 Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe near lower arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer 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 Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 160,842 miles

Bonnet stay missing.

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

Fail 15 Sep 2021 160,836 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Nearside weaker. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Bonnet stay missing.

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 147,219 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 151,874 miles

STOP flashing on dash

air bag light/tell tale missing

bonnet stay rod missing

brake pedal rubber worn on edge (to metal)

front subframe slightly corroded

mileage bulb inop

n/s front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded at end at front

n/s side door and rear doors will not open from outside

n/s/f tyre worn low, bald edges

n/s/r tyre worn low, close to legal limit, lower on edges and punctured (nail in tread)

o/s mirror body damaged

o/s/f tyre worn low

o/s/r tyre worn low, close to legal limit

oil leak

play/knock steering rack arms when rocked

spare tyre flat

Fail 20 Nov 2017 151,874 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp is missing. (3.4.1a)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner face o/s disc corroded,both worn (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

STOP flashing on dash

air bag light/tell tale missing

bonnet stay rod missing

brake pedal rubber worn on edge (to metal)

front subframe slightly corroded

mileage bulb inop

n/s front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded at end at front

n/s side door and rear doors will not open from outside

n/s/f tyre worn low, bald edges

n/s/r tyre worn low, close to legal limit, lower on edges and punctured (nail in tread)

o/s mirror body damaged

o/s/f tyre worn low

o/s/r tyre worn low, close to legal limit

oil leak

play/knock steering rack arms when rocked

spare tyre flat

Pass 28 Sep 2016 144,926 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015
Pass 2 Oct 2014 130,548 miles

offside front mirrior outer cover demaged.

Fail 1 Oct 2014 130,525 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front mirrior outer cover demaged.

Pass 2 Oct 2013 120,893 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 120,887 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 114,788 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 109,733 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2011 97,318 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2011 97,318 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 85,305 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 74,447 miles

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

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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FV55 LSU is a 2006 Citroen Relay in Yellow with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FV55 LSU, 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 FV55 LSU registered?

FV55 LSU is a 2006 Citroen Relay, first registered on 27 February 2006.

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