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SH56 VRT

2006 Citroen Relay

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2025
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

199,617 mi
Last recorded199,617 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 Citroen Relay89,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH56 VRT
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2024 199,617 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2024 199,616 miles

Nearside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 190,816 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2023 190,815 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 179,904 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2022 179,904 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (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))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (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))

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 157,013 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 146,638 miles

Exhaust hangers corroded

Front brake discs in poor condition on inner faces

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorating

Rear number plate deteriorating

Various oil weeps

Fail 23 Jan 2020 146,527 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hangers corroded

Front brake discs in poor condition on inner faces

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorating

Rear number plate deteriorating

Various oil weeps

Pass 25 Jan 2019 142,189 miles

Both rear leaf spring shackle mount prescribed areas slightly corroded

Front brake discs in poor condition

Nearside inner sill/side step corroded

Nearside rear light cluster slightly damaged

Slack in handbrake

Slight oil leak

Various small chips in windscreen

Fail 24 Jan 2019 142,189 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Both rear leaf spring shackle mount prescribed areas slightly corroded

Front brake discs in poor condition

Nearside inner sill/side step corroded

Nearside rear light cluster slightly damaged

Offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

Slack in handbrake

Slight oil leak

Various small chips in windscreen

Pass 24 Jan 2018 137,394 miles

Brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Front brake discs in slightly poor condition

Nearside rear light cluster damaged

Oil leak

Various small chips in windscreen

Fail 24 Jan 2018 137,394 miles

Brake pedal rubber slightly worn

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

Front brake discs in slightly poor condition

Nearside rear light cluster damaged

Oil leak

Various small chips in windscreen

Pass 30 Jan 2017 132,278 miles

Brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Nearside rear light cluster damaged

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge and close to legal limit - 2mm

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Jan 2017 132,278 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Nearside rear light cluster damaged

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge and close to legal limit - 2mm

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 122,528 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 122,528 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 97,936 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 63,568 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 56,194 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 54,510 miles

front tyres perishing on outside edges

rear bump stops damaged

Fail 2 Dec 2011 54,510 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

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

front tyres perishing on outside edges

rear bump stops damaged

Pass 10 Nov 2010 49,774 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Nov 2010 49,774 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 37,896 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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 VRT is a 2006 Citroen Relay in Red with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VRT, 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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SH56 VRT is a 2006 Citroen Relay, first registered on 13 November 2006.

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