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GV06 OVW

2006 Citroen Relay

Yellow Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2021
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

192,329 mi
Last recorded192,329 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2021
Typical for 2006 Citroen Relay89,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV06 OVW
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 9 Aug 2021 192,329 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear lens broken (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced brake pipe/hose mounting bracket area. (within 30cm.) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened very thin (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened very thin (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear slight damage n/s rear light cluster

Offside Front inner wheel arch trim insecure & rubbing on tyre.

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation inside glass (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember vclosing panel. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

corrosion of n/s floor to sill sections.

Pass 7 Aug 2020 189,127 miles

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

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

Nearside inner sill badly corroded

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

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

Offside headlight has condensation in it

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

Rear cross member excesivly corroded

spare wheel missing

Fail 5 Aug 2020 189,127 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside inner sill badly corroded

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

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

Offside headlight has condensation in it

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

Rear cross member excesivly corroded

spare wheel missing

Pass 6 Aug 2019 187,734 miles

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

Nearside Inner sill corroded but outside 30 cm rule

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

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

Offside head light has condensation in it

corrosion on rear cross member spare whell and carrier have been removed

Fail 18 Jul 2019 187,723 miles

Nearside Spare wheel carrier insecure excessive corrosion on and around mounting bracket (6.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Spare wheel carrier insecure excessive corrosion on or arround mounting bracket (6.1.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Inner sill badly corroded outside 30 cm rule at present

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside head light has condensation in it

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

alternator light iluminated

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 9 Jul 2018 186,025 miles

Central exhaust in poor condition

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear cross member corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2017 182,536 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

both front discs badly corroded

centre exhaust box in poor condition

rear cross member corroded

Fail 20 Jul 2017 182,536 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

both front discs badly corroded

centre exhaust box in poor condition

rear cross member corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2016 177,964 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside over taking mirror damaged

centre exhaust box in poor condition

clutch takes up very high

Fail 8 Jul 2016 177,945 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside over taking mirror damaged

centre exhaust box in poor condition

clutch takes up very high

Pass 3 Jul 2015 173,806 miles

engine oil leak

rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 25 Jun 2015 173,763 miles

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

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

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

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

engine oil leak

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 4 Jul 2014 165,152 miles

os door mirror lower glass cracked

Pass 10 Jun 2013 149,865 miles

Offside Lower Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 6 Jun 2013 149,865 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Lower Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 128,750 miles

n/s rear brake padfs wearing down

n/s rear foot brake binding slightly

Fail 22 Jun 2012 128,750 miles

rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS

n/s rear brake padfs wearing down

n/s rear foot brake binding slightly

Pass 10 Jun 2011 106,258 miles

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

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

n/s wiper rubber starting to split.

Pass 23 Jun 2010 86,605 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2010 86,163 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 63,386 miles

windscreen chipped outside of zone a

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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GV06 OVW 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 57.1%.

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 GV06 OVW, 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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GV06 OVW is a 2006 Citroen Relay, first registered on 24 July 2006.

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