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SJ56 HLH

2006 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2020
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

131,621 mi
Last recorded131,621 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen Relay89,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ56 HLH
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2019 131,621 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 122,849 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 117,831 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak From engine ()

front brake pipes on both sides near flexi joints slightly corroded

spare wheel removed on test time

Fail 16 Sep 2016 117,831 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak From engine ()

front brake pipes on both sides near flexi joints slightly corroded

spare wheel removed on test time

vehicle has serious gearbox issues and is dangerous to drive

Fail 30 Aug 2016 117,820 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill near to front spring hanger hole in inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Front spring hanger (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Advise front brake pipes on both sides near flexi joints corroding

Advise van is heavily corroding throughout inner sills, crossmembers, spring hangers

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

Vehicle has serious gearbox issues and is dangerous to drive

Pass 14 Aug 2015 110,736 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 104,428 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 104,425 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 98,564 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 98,559 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Fail 7 Sep 2012 93,250 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

silencer damaged

Pass 7 Sep 2012 93,250 miles

silencer damaged

Pass 9 Sep 2011 87,459 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 87,446 miles

Advise front discs corroded badly

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

Fail 8 Sep 2011 87,446 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Advise front brake discs are corroded quite heavily

Pass 8 Sep 2010 81,225 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2010 81,209 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 74,720 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 74,720 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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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SJ56 HLH is a 2006 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 SJ56 HLH, 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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SJ56 HLH is a 2006 Citroen Relay, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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