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SE53 BEE

2006 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

123,539 mi
Last recorded123,539 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen Relay89,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE53 BEE
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 123,539 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed X2 (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2025 121,473 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 118,239 miles

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

under side of vehicle coved in wax oil

Fail 8 Apr 2024 118,236 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

under side of vehicle coved in wax oil

Pass 20 Dec 2022 116,356 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2022 116,354 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Marked in yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 114,024 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective all exhaust rubbers split (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

clutch pipe corroded

Fail 23 Dec 2021 114,024 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective all exhaust rubbers split (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired seized (freed off) (1.1.17 (a))

clutch pipe corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2020 110,811 miles

Smell of diesel from under bonnet. Could not source a leak

Pass 3 Dec 2019 107,934 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 104,541 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2018 104,536 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 99,452 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 92,717 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 84,322 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 74,691 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 74,691 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 62,899 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2013 62,824 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2012 41,503 miles

radiator leaking under pressure

Fail 23 Jan 2012 41,465 miles

Centre Steering column locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

FRONT PADS LOW

Pass 24 Jan 2011 33,830 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 26,709 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 19,881 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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SE53 BEE is a 2006 Citroen Relay in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SE53 BEE, 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 SE53 BEE registered?

SE53 BEE is a 2006 Citroen Relay, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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