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SD56 VZN

2006 Citroen Relay

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

122,161 mi
Last recorded122,161 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 Citroen Relay89,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD56 VZN
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2024 122,161 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2024 122,161 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 111,926 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2023 111,759 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch top mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 103,712 miles

Front Noise from top strut mounting area both sides

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Inner sill badly corroded outside prescribed area

Nearside Rear Reflector damaged

Offside Front Corrosion inside wing

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

Offside Inner sill badly corroded outside prescribed area

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Nov 2022 103,704 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Noise from top strut mounting area both sides

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Inner sill badly corroded outside prescribed area

Nearside Rear Reflector damaged

Offside Front Corrosion inside wing

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

Offside Inner sill badly corroded outside prescribed area

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 100,259 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Nov 2021 100,252 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill corroded within 12" of front spring mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside inner sill corroded

Nearside inner sill corroded

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 98,280 miles

Nearside Rear INNER SILL CORRODED OUTSIDE PRESCRIBED AREA

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Nov 2020 98,280 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength CROSS MEMBER CORRODED TO EXCESS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear INNER SILL CORRODED OUTSIDE PRESCRIBED AREA

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 May 2019 92,444 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 89,817 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 10 May 2018 89,817 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 4 May 2017 87,313 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 84,619 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 81,023 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 75,055 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 67,330 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 59,234 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 59,234 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 49,819 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2010 41,563 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Jan 2010 41,563 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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SD56 VZN is a 2006 Citroen Relay in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 SD56 VZN, 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 SD56 VZN registered?

SD56 VZN is a 2006 Citroen Relay, first registered on 18 October 2006.

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