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SH56 VRU

2006 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

142,215 mi
Last recorded142,215 miles
Recorded on4 May 2017
Typical for 2006 Citroen Relay89,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 May 2017 142,215 miles

Handbrake requires adjustment/attention

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

both front rack ends slight play

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (3.5.1i)

brake pipes greased

Pass 24 Feb 2016 141,886 miles

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

all brake discs pitted hand brake just met limit

heavily corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2015 137,587 miles

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

corrosion

n/s/f top strut bearing sticky

Fail 23 Feb 2015 137,585 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

corrosion

n/s/f top strut bearing sticky

Pass 3 Feb 2014 122,689 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 122,686 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 122,686 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 113,937 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 87,927 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 61,304 miles

O/S/F brake binding slightly

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

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

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 VRU is a 2006 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VRU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SH56 VRU registered?

SH56 VRU is a 2006 Citroen Relay, first registered on 14 November 2006.

Is SH56 VRU safe to buy?

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