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VE55 YSO

2006 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

255,693 mi
Last recorded255,693 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2017
Typical for 2006 Citroen Relay89,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE55 YSO
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2017 255,693 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 1 Apr 2017 255,685 miles

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

Rear Leaf spring fractured Both (2.4.B.1a)

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 18 Sep 2014 252,087 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 252,087 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 244,835 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 244,835 miles

Nearside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 214,502 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 24 Sep 2012 214,501 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2012 196,372 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 196,372 miles

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 rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 168,054 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 21 Jan 2011 168,053 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 139,581 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 110,964 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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VE55 YSO is a 2006 Citroen Relay in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YSO, 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 YSO registered?

VE55 YSO is a 2006 Citroen Relay, first registered on 20 January 2006.

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