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ST56 OPC

2006 Citroen Relay

Silver Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests31 (16 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate51.6%

Mileage

153,714 mi
Last recorded153,714 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen Relay89,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST56 OPC
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 15 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 153,714 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 153,218 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2024 153,218 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 152,306 miles

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

vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 6 Apr 2023 152,305 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 23 May 2022 152,047 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury side panel (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main---2 sections ..front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch and sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect faulty bulb? (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill section (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding unable to spin wheel and check bearings etc (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury arch and o/s sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury side panel (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch and sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch and sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main---2 sections ..front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side poor operation. ( L 400kgf R 173kgf ) (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross panel between chassis legs within 300mm of spring mtgs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Body panel likely to become detached wing detached/insecure (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Body panel slightly loose arch + wing corrosion /holed (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

central locking inop

noise from alternator pulley/clutch and/or engine front t/c area

Pass 28 May 2021 149,265 miles

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

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

Fail 26 May 2021 149,255 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine 7.73 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases main silencer split at seam + 2 other places (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted/too high (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush separated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users black smoke (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2020 146,925 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2020 146,925 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement seized (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side n/s/r 260kgf n/s/r 155kgf (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation 75% of n/s/r (1.2.1 (d))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 32% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer seam (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 30% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high above zero line (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small clip insecure (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 31 May 2019 141,475 miles

Central Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear both arches corroded/weak... require attention

high level brake light bulbs inop

Fail 27 May 2019 141,472 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high at zero line (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush collapsed (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement both cables and internal linkages restricted movement (1.1.15 (e))

Central Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump porous/leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear both arches corroded/weak... require attention

engine crank pulley noisy/defective

high level brake light bulbs inop

Pass 2 May 2018 131,794 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 May 2018 131,793 miles

Central Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded box section by n/s/r swinging shackle (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc small clip off boot (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid MT.. NEED TO CHECK WIPERS WITH FLUID (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel operates notch 5 to 10 (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 May 2017 124,258 miles

Central Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Exhaust centre box corroded and flexible section starting to deteriorate. 2 x exhaust hangers perished

Front Both tyres perished cracked and cut in tread.

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed Wheel arch liner has been rubbing it (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 19 May 2017 124,258 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Central Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Exhaust centre box corroded and flexible section starting to deteriorate. 2 x exhaust hangers perished

Front Both tyres perished cracked and cut in tread.

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed Wheel arch liner has been rubbing it (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 May 2016 113,012 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 May 2016 113,012 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 May 2015 105,165 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Fail 29 May 2015 105,165 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 13 May 2014 97,473 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)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 16 May 2013 92,916 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 May 2013 92,916 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 May 2012 84,655 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exaust corroded

Fail 16 Apr 2012 84,655 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

exaust corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2011 72,190 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 5 Apr 2011 72,190 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

nearside front top strut bearing stiff

Pass 7 Apr 2010 60,875 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 60,875 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 29 Dec 2009 59,954 miles

ADVISE NEARSIDE FRONT WASHER JET POOR

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

Fail 23 Dec 2009 59,953 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

ADVISE NEARSIDE FRONT WASHER JET POOR

ADVISE OFFSIDE FRONT HEADLAMP AIM UNCHECKED

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

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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ST56 OPC is a 2006 Citroen Relay in Silver with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.6%.

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 ST56 OPC, 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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ST56 OPC is a 2006 Citroen Relay, first registered on 29 December 2006.

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