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SH56 LZG

2006 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

156,300 mi
Last recorded156,300 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2017
Typical for 2006 Citroen Relay89,835 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2017 156,300 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 155,666 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Towbar component insecure complete tow bar unit is insecure (6.6.1)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

engine coolant level is low

nearside and offside inner and outer sills heavily corroded and holed. outwith prescribed areas

unable to turn steering at wheels when van is jacked up, suspect seized strut top bearings

van pulls to left when driven, but operation of steering at steering wheel is normal

Pass 17 Sep 2015 155,235 miles

Brake load sensing valve defective but function not impaired (3.6.E.3)

all brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2015 155,231 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper arm not moving on screen (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jul 2014 154,844 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 138,429 miles

advise slight play in spring bushes minimum

Pass 10 May 2012 122,280 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 103,899 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 103,892 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has had the tread recut (4.1.D.1c)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 78,410 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 78,136 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 LZG is a 2006 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SH56 LZG, 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 LZG registered?

SH56 LZG is a 2006 Citroen Relay, first registered on 24 November 2006.

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