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SL56 WDE

2006 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

127,501 mi
Last recorded127,501 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen Relay89,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL56 WDE
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2019 127,501 miles

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage At rack joints (2.1.5 (a))

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded At rack joints (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Central Rear Silencer outer skin corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 3mm and scrubbing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread and outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 126,824 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Turbo unit (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock corroded

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded At rack joint (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock corroded

Offside Rear Tyre cracking in tread and outer sidewall

Fail 28 May 2018 126,766 miles

Body component insecure front crossmember (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2017 125,913 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir slightly corroded Master cylinder body (3.6.A.2b)

Central Front Body has slight corrosion Radiator cross member (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer corroded

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Exhaust mid hanger corroded

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced Condensation on inside lens and corroded (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded At rack joint (2.3.2)

Fail 21 Apr 2017 125,913 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir slightly corroded Master cylinder body (3.6.A.2b)

Central Front Body has slight corrosion Radiator cross member (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer corroded

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Exhaust mid hanger corroded

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced Condensation on inside lens and corroded (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded At rack joint (2.3.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 125,256 miles

oil leak at rear of engine area

front crossmember at radiator corroded & holed

Pass 22 Apr 2015 122,648 miles

Oil leak

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 25 Nov 2014 120,691 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 25 Nov 2014 120,691 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Nov 2013 116,467 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust rear silencer corroded

front cross member under radiator corroded

Fail 27 Nov 2013 116,467 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust rear silencer corroded

front cross member under radiator corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2012 107,628 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

offside front tyre worn to 3mm at inner markers worn on inner edge also has cut on outer swidewall

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 1 Nov 2011 103,262 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 103,262 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 77,564 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 62,386 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 62,386 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 WDE is a 2006 Citroen Relay in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SL56 WDE, 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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SL56 WDE is a 2006 Citroen Relay, first registered on 27 October 2006.

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