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SJ55 YFZ

2006 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2178cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2016
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

139,446 mi
Last recorded139,446 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2015
Typical for 2006 Citroen Relay89,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ55 YFZ
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,178cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2015 139,446 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 24 Sep 2015 139,445 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 130,636 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 12 Apr 2014 130,634 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5) DANGEROUS

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 122,360 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2013 122,360 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front drive shaft coupling bearing fastener insecure (2.5.C.2b)

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2012

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 19 Apr 2011 116,778 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 116,778 miles

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

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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SJ55 YFZ is a 2006 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,178cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SJ55 YFZ, 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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SJ55 YFZ is a 2006 Citroen Relay, first registered on 27 January 2006.

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