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SJ56 WTD

2006 Citroen Relay

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

229,370 mi
Last recorded229,370 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Citroen Relay89,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ56 WTD
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2021 229,370 miles

both front shock top bearings slighty sized

both front shocks in poor condition

exhaust in poor condition

n/s and o/s outer sills in very poor condition mid way down the van

o/s front inner wing corrded ajcent to brake pipes /hoses/ support bracket

rear spring bushes poor condition

rear spring mount brackets in poor condition

Pass 19 Feb 2020 228,925 miles

Exhaust back box skin poor condition

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both inner sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 18 Feb 2020 228,925 miles

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arches corroded adjacent jacking points (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sills corroded within 30cm of leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust back box skin poor condition

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both inner sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 227,969 miles

Exhaust corroded and in poor condition

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Inner Sill corroded and in poor condition

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Radiator support corroded but not seriously weakened

Rear leaf spring hangers corroded but not seriously weakened

Spare wheel carrier corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2017 227,038 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 227,038 miles

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

Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings O/S & N/S FRONT CORROSION ADJ TO SEAT BELT MOUNTINGS (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings O/S & N/S REAR ADJ TO FRONT SPRING MOUNT (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2016 225,199 miles

chips in windscreen

exhaust in poor condition

front shocks in poor condition

outter sills in poor condition

rear spring front mount brackets in very poor condition

slight leak from n/s front shock

Fail 25 Oct 2016 225,199 miles

Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

rear brake binding both rear brakes (3.7.B.1)

chips in windscreen

exhaust in poor condition

front shocks in poor condition

outter sills in poor condition

rear number plate in poor condition

rear spring front mount brackets in very poor condition

slight leak from n/s front shock

Pass 15 Oct 2015 223,274 miles

EXHAUST BOX POOR CONDITION

N/S/F BRAKE BINDING

N/S/R BRAKE BINDING

REAR SPRING FRONT MOUNTS CORRODED

Pass 16 Oct 2014 221,414 miles

N/S/F BRAKE BINDING

Pass 18 Oct 2013 218,810 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 218,810 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 198,282 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 23 Oct 2012 198,282 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 21 Oct 2011 177,385 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 177,385 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 150,729 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 114,028 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 114,028 miles

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 WTD is a 2006 Citroen Relay in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 WTD, 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 SJ56 WTD registered?

SJ56 WTD is a 2006 Citroen Relay, first registered on 19 September 2006.

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