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SX55 AKV

2006 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

75,936 mi
Last recorded75,936 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 Citroen Relay89,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX55 AKV
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2023 75,936 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2023 75,936 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 67,381 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2019 67,141 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front and rear of offside leaf spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded 3x pipes at rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Central Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Radiator support (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule X2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective 1x exhaust rubber hanger missing (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective 3x exhaust rubber hangers perrished (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Non obligatory mirror damaged Wide angle mirror ()

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Above spring (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Non obligatory mirror damaged Wide angle mirror ()

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 66,094 miles

Central Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded At rack saddle also has some corrosion (2.3.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 64,995 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 64,995 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake hose not supported properly!!

Pass 16 Feb 2016 61,204 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 56,877 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2015 56,877 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 51,978 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 48,545 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front drive shaft coupling bearing fastener insecure (2.5.C.2b)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 48,545 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 44,585 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 40,106 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 36,676 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 32,524 miles

slight bind nearside rear brake

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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SX55 AKV 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 70.6%.

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 SX55 AKV, 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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SX55 AKV is a 2006 Citroen Relay, first registered on 6 February 2006.

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