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SY55 NYF

2006 Citroen Relay

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2019
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

210,790 mi
Last recorded210,790 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2018
Typical for 2006 Citroen Relay89,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY55 NYF
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2018 210,790 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 210,544 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2017 202,786 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking at shoulder

Offside Rear tyre cracking on sidewall

Fail 23 Jan 2017 202,781 miles

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking at shoulder

Offside Rear tyre cracking on sidewall

Pass 9 Jan 2016 192,556 miles

Em light on

Nearside Rear shockabsorber dust cover insecure

oil leak

Fail 7 Jan 2016 192,498 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Em light on

Nearside Rear shockabsorber dust cover insecure

oil leak

Fail 8 Dec 2014 183,190 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

auxillary fan belt worn and not fitted properly

clutch slave pipe corroded

engine management light on

Pass 8 Dec 2014 183,190 miles

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

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)

Oil leak

auxillary fan belt worn and not fitted properly

clutch slave pipe corroded

engine management light on

Fail 1 Dec 2014 183,138 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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)

Oil leak

auxillary fan belt worn and not fitted properly

clutch slave pipe corroded

engine management light on

Pass 2 Dec 2013 174,002 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring damaged but not permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

engine light on

middle box corroded 2nd skin

service spanner light on

Fail 18 Nov 2013 173,696 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring damaged but not permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

engine light on

middle box corroded 2nd skin

service spanner light on

Pass 11 Jun 2012 157,406 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 May 2011 144,199 miles

Both front top strut mount bearings are slightly stiff

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 13 May 2011 144,036 miles

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

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Both front top strut mount bearings are slightly stiff

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 7 May 2010 128,038 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 May 2010 128,038 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 25 May 2009 111,341 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 21 May 2009 111,341 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Oil leak

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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SY55 NYF is a 2006 Citroen Relay in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SY55 NYF, 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 SY55 NYF registered?

SY55 NYF is a 2006 Citroen Relay, first registered on 19 January 2006.

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