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SV56 EKL

2006 Citroen Relay

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

134,600 mi
Last recorded134,600 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen Relay89,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV56 EKL
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2020 134,600 miles

Exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Various other under vehicle areas welded repairs coated in underseal /sealer

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip outside zone A less than 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2020 134,600 miles

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tyre slightly deformed with area worn below 1.6mm opposite tyre repair (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Various other under vehicle areas welded repairs coated in underseal /sealer

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip outside zone A less than 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 124,764 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sub-frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Strut (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Leaf spring anchor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sub-frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Strut (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated

Fail 22 Mar 2019 124,755 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sub-frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Strut (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sub-frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Strut (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated

Fail 27 Sep 2018 124,752 miles

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

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 119,250 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

both rear leaf springs sagging close to usable limit

slight bind to offside rear brake

undercarrage including various suspension components rusty

Pass 19 Sep 2016 114,624 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brakes has a slight bind

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

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

Rear suspension near its working limits

slight play in rack

undercarriage and various suspension components rusty

Pass 4 Sep 2015 98,088 miles

clutch pipe rusty

oil leak

various suspension components rusty

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 17 Sep 2014 86,844 miles

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

exhaust deteriated

front wipers slightly deteriated

rear suspension near limits

slight corrosion around front suspension components

Pass 11 Sep 2013 75,380 miles

front inner wings, floor, crossmembers, and chassis legs corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2012 66,223 miles

floor, chassis, and crossmembers corroded

power steering pipes corroded

rear spring mounts corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2011 52,077 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

small power steering pipes on rack getting rusty

Pass 8 Nov 2010 46,064 miles

metal clutch pipe rusty

nearside wiper blade torn slightly

power steering pipes on rack rusty

Pass 12 Nov 2009 44,763 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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SV56 EKL is a 2006 Citroen Relay in Red with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 SV56 EKL, 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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SV56 EKL is a 2006 Citroen Relay, first registered on 12 November 2006.

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