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GL56 GUK

2006 Citroen Relay

Yellow Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

45,026 mi
Last recorded45,026 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen Relay89,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL56 GUK
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 45,026 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2026 45,013 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2025 41,236 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2024 40,844 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2024 40,844 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 39,928 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front>rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 4 Feb 2022 39,925 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front>rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 39,892 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated

Rear brake discs corroded

Fail 29 Sep 2020 39,891 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front brake discs corroded badly

Front registration plate deteriorated

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2019 38,908 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Offside Rear tyre perished

Fail 6 Sep 2019 38,908 miles

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

Front brake discs corroded

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 6 Sep 2018 37,329 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 36,851 miles

wiperblades streaking

door doesnt open from the inside, offside rear

light corrosion on rear spring hangers

Pass 18 Jul 2016 36,663 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 36,430 miles

NEARSIDE REAR DOOR CANNOT BE OPENED FROM INSIDE DUE TO BROKEN HANDLE

Fail 15 Jul 2015 36,430 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

NEARSIDE REAR DOOR CANNOT BE OPENED FROM INSIDE DUE TO BROKEN HANDLE

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

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

Pass 14 May 2014 53,188 miles

Both Front Wheels Starting To Bind

Exhaust Back Rubber Snapped

O/S/R Door Interior Handle Missing

Oil leak

Pass 6 Dec 2012 14,487 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 9,323 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 9,303 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 9,303 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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GL56 GUK is a 2006 Citroen Relay in Yellow with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 GL56 GUK, 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 GL56 GUK registered?

GL56 GUK is a 2006 Citroen Relay, first registered on 28 December 2006.

Is GL56 GUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL56 GUK shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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