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SY56 NBK

2006 Citroen Relay

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

126,921 mi
Last recorded126,921 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen Relay89,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY56 NBK
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 126,921 miles

Underside corroded but solid.

Fail 24 Jun 2026 126,936 miles

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

Underside corroded but solid.

Fail 9 Jun 2026 126,896 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 16 Oct 2025 126,850 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 125,403 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2024 125,403 miles

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2023 124,826 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

FULL BODY UNDERSEALED

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

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security at wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security at wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 9 Nov 2023 124,814 miles

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

FULL BODY UNDERSEALED

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

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security at wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security at wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 121,853 miles

Overall vehicle condition corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2021 115,619 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

waxoiled

Pass 7 Sep 2020 111,641 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

wax oiled

Fail 4 Sep 2020 111,637 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

wax oiled

Pass 4 Sep 2019 108,758 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2019

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 103,786 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 97,715 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 91,685 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 86,696 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 80,797 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 80,790 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Sep 2013 73,847 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 73,844 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 66,292 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 56,335 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 46,915 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 33,319 miles

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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SY56 NBK is a 2006 Citroen Relay in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 SY56 NBK, 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 SY56 NBK registered?

SY56 NBK is a 2006 Citroen Relay, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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