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VE55 HDO

2006 Citroen Relay

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

137,674 mi
Last recorded137,674 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2017
Typical for 2006 Citroen Relay89,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE55 HDO
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2017 137,674 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 136,674 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 122,236 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2016 121,739 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 19 May 2015 103,405 miles

Both Rear Tyres Perished

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil Leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 May 2015 103,405 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Both Rear Tyres Perished

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil Leak

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 May 2014 84,234 miles

n/s & o/s/r leaf spring bushes worn .....

n/s/f tyre tread close to limit .....

rear exhaust silencer corroding .....

Fail 15 May 2014 84,234 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s & o/s/r leaf spring bushes worn .....

n/s/f tyre tread close to limit .....

rear exhaust silencer corroding .....

Pass 19 Jun 2013 73,661 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Jun 2013 73,661 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 66,337 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 66,337 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 50,942 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 42,428 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 32,747 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 32,731 miles

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

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

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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VE55 HDO is a 2006 Citroen Relay in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 VE55 HDO, 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 VE55 HDO registered?

VE55 HDO is a 2006 Citroen Relay, first registered on 28 February 2006.

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