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GF56 FTP

2006 Citroen Relay

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

94,275 mi
Last recorded94,275 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen Relay89,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF56 FTP
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 94,275 miles

Offside Front Lower mirror missing

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil advise renewing asap (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front tyre near the limit,advise renewing soon

exhaust mounts in poor condition

front coil springs corroded

Fail 6 Jul 2026 94,275 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlamp lenses tarnished and beam deflectors in use (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall 205/70/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Lower mirror missing

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil advise renewing asap (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front tyre near the limit,advise renewing soon

exhaust mounts in poor condition

front coil springs corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2025 85,938 miles

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

Offside Front Lower mirror missing

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

handbrake /brake fluid warning light illuminated

Fail 23 Jan 2025 85,938 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. near side rear 215-all others 205 (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Lower mirror missing

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

handbrake /brake fluid warning light illuminated

Pass 26 Jun 2018 80,384 miles

Offside Front Lower mirror missing

oil leak

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

Fail 25 Jun 2018 80,380 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower mirror missing

oil leak

unable to check nearside front wheel bearing for noise due to brake binding excessively

Pass 4 Jul 2017 70,002 miles

Offside Front lower mirror section missing

Fail 4 Jul 2017 70,002 miles

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

Offside Front lower mirror section missing

Pass 6 Jul 2016 56,426 miles

Offside Front wide angle door mirror glass is loose

Fail 29 Jun 2016 56,353 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre outer wall is perished and splitting.

Offside Front wide angle door mirror glass is loose

Pass 2 Jul 2015 51,361 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 51,263 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 50,660 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 50,660 miles

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 50,249 miles

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

slight corrision on front brake discs, due to lack of use.

Pass 25 Oct 2010 50,015 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 38,245 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 38,237 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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 FTP is a 2006 Citroen Relay in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 FTP, 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 GF56 FTP registered?

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

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The MOT history for GF56 FTP shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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