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GJN 687

2006 Citroen Relay

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

133,650 mi
Last recorded133,650 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen Relay89,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJN 687
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 133,650 miles

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

n/s front outrigger corroded

o/s front jacking point corroded

various underbody components have surface rust

Pass 23 Oct 2024 131,944 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Various underbody area's and component's corroded

Fail 23 Oct 2024 131,944 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Various underbody area's and component's corroded

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 130,420 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Various underbody area's and component's have some corrosion

Fail 20 Oct 2023 130,420 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Various underbody area's and component's have some corrosion

Pass 11 Aug 2022 130,221 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2021 130,068 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 126,368 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering connectors on steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 29 Nov 2019 126,368 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering connectors on steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 121,267 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive fuel from fuel filter housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 Nov 2018 121,267 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive fuel from fuel filter housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2017 115,456 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 108,782 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 101,831 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 96,080 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 88,475 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 81,382 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 74,019 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 69,532 miles

acc damage o/s & rear doors

damage to n/s/f wheel outer rim

noise from steering

o/s/f shock damp

o/s/r & n/s/r leaf springs getting weak

o/s/r tyre wearing inside edge

slight rattle noise from engine

stone chip center w/screen

travel to park brake

Fail 12 Nov 2010 69,532 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

acc damage o/s & rear doors

damage to n/s/f wheel outer rim

noise from steering

o/s/f shock damp

o/s/r & n/s/r leaf springs getting weak

o/s/r tyre wearing inside edge

slight rattle noise from engine

stone chip center w/screen

travel to park brake

Pass 6 Nov 2009 56,204 miles

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

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

n/s/f wheel damaged

slight disstortion rear brakes

slight imbalance rear beakes

slight oil leak p.a.s rack

slight runout front brakes

travel on park brake

Fail 6 Nov 2009 56,204 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/f wheel damaged

slight disstortion rear brakes

slight imbalance rear beakes

slight oil leak p.a.s rack

slight runout front brakes

travel on park brake

Pass 4 Dec 2008 44,147 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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GJN 687 is a 2006 Citroen Relay in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 GJN 687, 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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GJN 687 is a 2006 Citroen Relay, first registered on 23 February 2006.

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