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SL56 EVC

2006 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

138,008 mi
Last recorded138,008 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2024
Typical for 2006 Citroen Relay89,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL56 EVC
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2024 138,008 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 135,821 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 131,273 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 129,311 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 129,310 miles

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

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

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor nearside and offeside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 126,147 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 125,395 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 125,340 miles

engine covers fitted

Fail 28 Apr 2017 125,340 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

engine covers fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2015 125,296 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 16 Sep 2015 125,296 miles

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

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2014 122,949 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nail in offside front tyre

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 120,752 miles

offside rear tyre has a slight cut on the inner wall but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Fail 15 Oct 2013 120,750 miles

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 113,091 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 2 Oct 2012 113,091 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 28 Sep 2012 112,907 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2011 100,718 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 95,261 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 90,141 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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SL56 EVC is a 2006 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SL56 EVC, 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 SL56 EVC registered?

SL56 EVC is a 2006 Citroen Relay, first registered on 11 September 2006.

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