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PJ55 SYE

2006 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2178cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

191,725 mi
Last recorded191,725 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2017
Typical for 2006 Citroen Relay89,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ55 SYE
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,178cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2017 191,725 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

steering wheel has damage

vehicle undersealed

Fail 19 Jan 2017 191,720 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement load compensator (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 117,725 miles

advise front number plate

advise general condition

advise metal brake pipes

advise nearside front subframe prescribed area

advise off side rear lense

advise remainder of sills

advise spring eye bushes

advise welding heavily undersealed

Fail 30 Dec 2015 177,223 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded spring eye mount (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded spring eye mount (2.4.A.3)

advise general condition

advise metal brake pipes

advise front number plate

advise nearside front subframe prescribed area

advise off side rear lense

advise remainder of sills

advise spring eye bushes

Pass 28 Mar 2014 155,642 miles

advise off side front shocker sweaty

Fail 25 Mar 2014 155,635 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

advise off side front shocker sweaty

Pass 8 Jan 2013 133,318 miles

advise nearside front shocker sweaty

advise nearside rear shocker

advise play at both front hub areas

Pass 8 Jul 2011 106,227 miles

both front shockers.

Fail 6 Jul 2011 106,227 miles

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

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

both front shockers.

Pass 26 Feb 2010 82,447 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 82,447 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 64,108 miles

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

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

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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PJ55 SYE is a 2006 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,178cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 PJ55 SYE, 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 PJ55 SYE registered?

PJ55 SYE is a 2006 Citroen Relay, first registered on 7 February 2006.

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