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GL56 TFY

2006 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2178cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

47,713 mi
Last recorded47,713 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2017
Typical for 2006 Citroen Relay89,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL56 TFY
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,178cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2017 47,713 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 47,713 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Seat belt cut sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 39,687 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 38,359 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 34,850 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 34,666 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

Pass 21 May 2012 29,006 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2011 22,381 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 22,219 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 13,562 miles

phoned vosa on the 12/11/2009 for advise on the rear leaf springs sitting close to the bump stops was advised to pass and advise, leaf springs weak

Fail 11 Nov 2009 13,553 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

o/s/f door trim loose, front no plate damadged, reverse light inop, hand brake high, o/s/f inner cv boot leaking grease slightly, spare wheel missing, n/s/f tyre wall damadged

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 TFY is a 2006 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,178cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 GL56 TFY, 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 TFY registered?

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

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