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GJ06 OYV

2006 Citroen Relay

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

228,075 mi
Last recorded228,075 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Citroen Relay89,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ06 OYV
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2023 228,075 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 214,827 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 307,696 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Mar 2019 307,696 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Top shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 293,557 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 266,248 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 239,143 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing uneven (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Mar 2016 239,142 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Brake pedal modified but not seriously weakened (3.3.A.6)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing uneven (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 224,864 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2015 224,864 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 198,316 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2014 198,316 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 174,640 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 152,574 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 125,059 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 21 Mar 2011 125,059 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 1 Apr 2010 101,404 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 101,404 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 75,364 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 75,364 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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GJ06 OYV is a 2006 Citroen Relay in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 GJ06 OYV, 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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GJ06 OYV is a 2006 Citroen Relay, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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