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SM56 UYE

2006 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2019
Tests19 (9 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate47.4%

Mileage

135,800 mi
Last recorded135,800 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen Relay89,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM56 UYE
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

9 pass 10 fail
Fail 7 Aug 2019 135,800 miles

Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle brake hose clip (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear light unit smashed

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

offside inner body holed by jacking point

Pass 2 Aug 2018 135,800 miles

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 31 Jul 2018 135,800 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded brake pipe/hose mounting (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 8 Jun 2018 135,800 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength back panel (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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear panels not join together (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Jun 2017 135,800 miles

Offside Front tyre slightly worn from spring, but ok at time of test

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner seal (6.1.B.2)

engine light is on

Fail 14 Jun 2017 135,800 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner seal (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front tyre slightly worn from spring, but ok at time of test

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner seal (6.1.B.2)

engine light is on

Pass 29 Jun 2016 135,800 miles

Offside Front tyre worn close to legal limit

Fail 22 Jun 2016 135,800 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre worn close to legal limit

Pass 3 Jun 2015 135,800 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 135,800 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Pass 20 May 2014 135,801 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 19 May 2014 135,801 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 132,626 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 132,626 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 May 2012 121,319 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 121,318 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 31 May 2011 113,493 miles

Offside Front Steering system lock to lock check exposes a slightly damaged brake hose (2.2.D.2b)

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

Fail 26 May 2011 113,493 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering system lock to lock check exposes a slightly damaged brake hose (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 6 May 2010 102,926 miles

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

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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SM56 UYE 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 47.4%.

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 SM56 UYE, 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 SM56 UYE registered?

SM56 UYE is a 2006 Citroen Relay, first registered on 31 December 2006.

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