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FY56 VRR

2006 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,152 mi
Last recorded155,152 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen Relay89,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY56 VRR
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2020 155,152 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Aug 2020 155,152 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 150,298 miles

General corrosion underneath

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 143,169 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear and offside leaf springs corroded and worn

Nearside Rear and offside tyre sidewalls perished

Fail 30 Aug 2018 143,169 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear and offside leaf springs corroded and worn

Nearside Rear and offside tyre sidewalls perished

Pass 8 Sep 2017 130,717 miles

Nearside Rear Damper knocking

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 115,034 miles

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

Offside Front Outer and nearside front inner CV gaiters contaminated with grease

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 28 Sep 2016 115,034 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Offside Front Outer and nearside front inner CV gaiters contaminated with grease

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 26 Sep 2016 114,773 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement leaf spring bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement leaf spring bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 99,541 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Sep 2015 99,541 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 77,661 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 60,222 miles

nearside rear spring eye lightly rubbing on hanger

Fail 30 Sep 2013 60,109 miles

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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

nearside rear spring eye lightly rubbing on hanger

Pass 26 Sep 2012 46,111 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Sep 2011 29,664 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Sep 2010 11,442 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 7,837 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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FY56 VRR is a 2006 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,179cc 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 FY56 VRR, 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 FY56 VRR registered?

FY56 VRR is a 2006 Citroen Relay, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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