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PE56 FFW

2006 Citroen Relay

Yellow Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

117,833 mi
Last recorded117,833 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen Relay89,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE56 FFW
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Fail 3 Aug 2026 117,833 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced INNER SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened FRONT MOUNT (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced INNER SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Front RAD SUPPORT MOUNT HEAVILY CORRODED

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER CHASSIS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CHASSIS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive JACKING POINT (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT MOUNT (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2025 117,825 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

lower rad suport corroded

Fail 31 Jul 2025 117,825 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

lower rad suport corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2024 117,730 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front small cut in outer C.V gaiter

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill X 2 (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear exhaust section deteriorated

Fail 22 Jul 2024 117,730 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp NUMBER PLATE LIGTHTS (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front small cut in outer C.V gaiter

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill X 2 (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear exhaust section deteriorated

Pass 18 Jul 2023 117,474 miles

Central Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

FRONT RADIATOR SUPPORT HEAVILY CORRODED

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER WHEEL ARCH (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT BRACKET (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER WHEEL ARCH (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT BRACKET (5.3.1 (b) (i))

UNDERSIDE SURFACE CORROSION

Pass 18 Jul 2022 116,907 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

various underbody corrosion

Pass 21 Jul 2021 116,777 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

signs of corrosion under near side front wheel arch

wiper blades poor condition

Pass 30 Jul 2020 116,633 miles

lower rad support corroded

slight corrosion under near side front wheel arch

Fail 22 Jul 2020 116,614 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shocker spring seat (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected shocker spring seat (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

lower rad support corroded

slight corrosion under near side front wheel arch

Pass 5 Aug 2019 116,428 miles

Central Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

FRONT RADIATOR SUPPORT HEAVILY CORRODED

LED REAR LIGHTS FITTED

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER FLITCH SUBFRAME MOUNT (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT AND REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT AND REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

REVERSE LIGHT INOPERATIVE

UNDERSIDE MUDDY

Fail 10 Jul 2019 116,430 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component insecurely attached BALL JOINT BOLT LOOSE (CHALKED) (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

FRONT LOWER RADIATOR SUPPORT HEAVILY CORRODED

LED AFTERMARKET REAR LIGHTS FITTED

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FLITCH SUBFRAME MOUNT (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

REVERSE LIGHT INOPERATIVE.

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE MUDDY

VEHICLE WIDTH 2.9 M HEIGHT/WIDTH MARKERS NOT REQUIRED

Pass 1 Aug 2018 116,412 miles

Central Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

both side sills corroded not excessive

corrosion on inner arches both nearside front and offside front

various surface corrosion

Fail 24 Jul 2018 116,412 miles

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))

Central Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

both side sills corroded not excessive

corrosion on inner arches both nearside front and offside front

various surface corrosion

Pass 1 Sep 2017 116,396 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 116,392 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low will not adjust (1.8)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Sep 2016 115,962 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 115,071 miles

Centre Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 21 Sep 2015 115,071 miles

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

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both sides (1.7.5a)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both sides (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Centre Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 13 May 2014 106,022 miles

Centre seatbelt slight damage to webbing

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 97,433 miles

Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

n/s rear bumper end cap missing

n/s rear lamp showing signs of damage

o/s rear bumper end cap damaged

Fail 28 Mar 2013 97,433 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

n/s rear bumper end cap missing

n/s rear lamp showing signs of damage

o/s rear bumper end cap damaged

Pass 3 Oct 2011 73,504 miles

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

nearside rear bumper end cap missing

Fail 1 Oct 2011 73,504 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

n/s/r bumper end cap missing

Pass 29 Sep 2010 55,375 miles

N/S/F BRAKE DISC WORN

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

Fail 28 Sep 2010 55,375 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

N/S/F BRAKE DISC WORN

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 43,105 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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PE56 FFW is a 2006 Citroen Relay in Yellow with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 PE56 FFW, 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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PE56 FFW is a 2006 Citroen Relay, first registered on 26 September 2006.

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