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SB55 ZXF

2006 Citroen Relay

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

128,670 mi
Last recorded128,670 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2018
Typical for 2006 Citroen Relay89,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB55 ZXF
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2018 128,670 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2018 128,645 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Strut (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 122,138 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Pipes swollen under plastic coating (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Jun 2017 122,111 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Pipes swollen under plastic coating (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 110,789 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2016 110,776 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Rear Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 101,284 miles

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

Oil leak

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Fail 8 Jul 2015 101,085 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 94,625 miles

Both rear tyres sidewalls badly scuffed

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/f brake slight bind

Fail 7 Jul 2014 94,616 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Both rear tyres sidewalls badly scuffed

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/f brake slight bind

Pass 19 Apr 2013 83,274 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 83,267 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Fail 19 Mar 2012 73,467 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 73,467 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 63,831 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 52,453 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 46,366 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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SB55 ZXF is a 2006 Citroen Relay in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 SB55 ZXF, 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 SB55 ZXF registered?

SB55 ZXF is a 2006 Citroen Relay, first registered on 21 January 2006.

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