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VA06 KGU

2006 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

178,367 mi
Last recorded178,367 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2016
Typical for 2006 Citroen Relay89,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA06 KGU
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2016 178,367 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

slight oil leak

Fail 19 Jul 2016 178,367 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

slight oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2015 173,614 miles

O/S/F Bump stop deteriorated

O/S/R Wheel damage

Offside Front Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 14 Jul 2015 173,614 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring longitudinally displaced (2.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring longitudinally displaced (2.4.B.1d)

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

O/S/F Bump stop deteriorated

O/S/R Wheel damage

Offside Front Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 164,965 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 Jul 2014 164,045 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Jul 2013 150,730 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 142,662 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 142,662 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 134,009 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 134,007 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 124,070 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 113,644 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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VA06 KGU is a 2006 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 VA06 KGU, 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 VA06 KGU registered?

VA06 KGU is a 2006 Citroen Relay, first registered on 31 July 2006.

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