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VK06 PNV

2006 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

171,267 mi
Last recorded171,267 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2022
Typical for 2006 Citroen Relay89,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK06 PNV
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 25 Apr 2022 171,267 miles

Exhaust system insecure mountings broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected subframe mounting front and rear corroded to excess (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner wheel arches and jacking points (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected front and rear subframe mounts corroded to excess (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner wheel arch and jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion and holes torear inner wheel arches and floor panels and underside

Heavy corrosion and holes to nearside and offside inner sills

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 165,967 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Dec 2020 165,918 miles

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

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))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Front Valve stem slightly misaligned both (5.2.3 (j))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

nearside outer and sill backs badly corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2019 162,362 miles

Nearside Front strut top stiff

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside bonnet hinge broken

Fail 8 Nov 2019 162,362 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front strut top stiff

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside bonnet hinge broken

Fail 29 Oct 2019 162,351 miles

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (2.1.2 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (2.1.2 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All brake pipes greased

Both rear tyres deteriorated

Nearside Front Strut top mount stiff

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside bonnet hinge incomplete

Pass 19 Oct 2018 158,196 miles

all brake pipes greased

both nearside tyre sidewalls deteriorated

clutch pipe corroded

nearside front outer cv boot slightly deteriorated

nearside front strut top mount stiff

nearside steering rack end slight play

offside bonnet hinge damaged

offside rear tyre surface cracks

Fail 16 Oct 2018 158,194 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill back and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all brake pipes greased

both nearside tyre sidewalls deteriorated

clutch pipe corroded

nearside front outer cv boot slightly deteriorated

nearside front strut top mount stiff

nearside steering rack end slight play

offside bonnet hinge damaged

offside rear tyre surface cracks

Pass 7 Nov 2017 154,903 miles

All original brake pipes heavily greesed

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 150,433 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 150,432 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 150,417 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded jack point (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill back (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

front crossmember corroded

oil leak

Pass 7 Oct 2015 146,637 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front strut top mount stiff

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

general underbody rusty

nearside sill back slight corrosion

Pass 15 Oct 2014 138,566 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 26 Apr 2013 126,196 miles

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

o/s/f wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 3 May 2012 120,186 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 30 Apr 2012 120,186 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2011 105,051 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 76,916 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 51,184 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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VK06 PNV is a 2006 Citroen Relay in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 VK06 PNV, 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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VK06 PNV is a 2006 Citroen Relay, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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