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SH56 CVK

2006 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,528 mi
Last recorded128,528 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen Relay89,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH56 CVK
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 128,528 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2025 128,528 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired rear hinged plate seized (1.1.17 (a))

Front Headlamp aim too low Both lamps (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 121,078 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Jun 2024 121,038 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2023 115,156 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2023 115,090 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Apr 2022 109,586 miles

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 106,793 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 105,291 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 100,553 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 97,987 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 97,922 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Fail 2 Dec 2015 97,922 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 89,970 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 71,783 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 50,531 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 38,167 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 35,815 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 32,150 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 32,124 miles

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

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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SH56 CVK is a 2006 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SH56 CVK, 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 SH56 CVK registered?

SH56 CVK is a 2006 Citroen Relay, first registered on 26 October 2006.

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