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GF56 FTN

2006 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

188,591 mi
Last recorded188,591 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen Relay89,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF56 FTN
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 188,591 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2025 185,706 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 May 2024 183,315 miles

Central Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear inner valence corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer outer casing in poor state of repair Slight blow at seam (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Rear Spring eye bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 182,790 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2023 182,763 miles

Nearside Rear Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded Cross member by load sense valve (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2022 181,643 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 179,711 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 178,592 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 178,565 miles

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. OSR has 225/65/16 NSR and all other Tyre`s are 215/75/16 (5.2.3 (b))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Oct 2019 174,758 miles

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

o/s and n/s inner sills corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2019 174,756 miles

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

o/s and n/s inner sills corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2018 160,654 miles

n/s and os inner sills holed with rust

Fail 3 Oct 2018 160,654 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

n/s and os inner sills holed with rust

Pass 29 Sep 2017 147,008 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder/camera/satnav holder ()

Nearside Inner inner sill large hole not in prescribed area

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Inner inner sill large hole not in prescribed area

Fail 28 Sep 2017 147,004 miles

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder/camera/satnav holder ()

Nearside Inner inner sill large hole not in prescribed area

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Inner inner sill large hole not in prescribed area

Pass 28 Sep 2016 133,243 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 133,243 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 117,530 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 30 Sep 2015 117,527 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 102,605 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 102,604 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 88,403 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2012 74,892 miles

nsr light unit holed.(reverse)

rear number plate cracked

Fail 28 Sep 2012 74,891 miles

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

nsr light unit holed.(reverse)

rear number plate cracked

Pass 30 Sep 2011 61,124 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 28 Sep 2011 61,124 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 48,013 miles

headlmamp cable tied but secure

Pass 29 Sep 2009 34,320 miles

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

nearside and offside headlamps repaired

nearside rear door damaged

parking brake has little reserve travel

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 28 Sep 2009 34,316 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

nearside rear door damaged

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

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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GF56 FTN is a 2006 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 GF56 FTN, 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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GF56 FTN is a 2006 Citroen Relay, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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