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SA56 VZB

2006 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

76,990 mi
Last recorded76,990 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 Citroen Relay89,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA56 VZB
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 19 Feb 2024 76,990 miles

Fuel system component leaking Filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outriggers (6.2.2 (d) (i))

O/s and n/s inner and outer sills corroded but not affecting structural rigidity

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outriggers (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 62,056 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2023 61,936 miles

Brake hose excessively damaged o\s brake hose flexible damaged and insecure (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning rear load sensor valve frozen (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear axle brake pipes corroded n\s and o\s brake pipe at limiter valve corroded Front o\s lower brake pipe to flexible corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Body component insecure rear bumper inner bar insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear valence inner panel corroded whole way near n\s and o\s spring hangers (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam n\s headlamp not working (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake inoperative on one side parking brake effort low (1.4.1 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel service brake effort low (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Track rod end seriously misaligned n\s track rod end locking nut on track control rod loose (2.1.3 (e))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 49,458 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2022 49,422 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember at rear spring hangers. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch and inner strut tower. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength crossmember at rear spring hanger. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 48,122 miles

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 4 Jan 2021 48,122 miles

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

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 May 2019 46,830 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 45,968 miles

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

slight bind in rear brakes

Pass 10 May 2017 45,219 miles

small chips in windscreen

Pass 5 May 2016 44,004 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2016 44,004 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 wipers torn (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2016 43,971 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 42,806 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2014 42,806 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 41,293 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 38,397 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 35,198 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 28,329 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

WIPER BLADES

Pass 23 Sep 2009 19,834 miles

off side lower mirror glass cracked

Fail 16 Sep 2009 19,834 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

off side lower mirror glass cracked

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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SA56 VZB is a 2006 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 SA56 VZB, 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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SA56 VZB is a 2006 Citroen Relay, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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