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VK56 YHX

2006 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

131,255 mi
Last recorded131,255 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2018
Typical for 2006 Citroen Relay89,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK56 YHX
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2018 131,255 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack along bottom of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2018 131,255 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack along bottom of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 115,378 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

high level stop lamp not working

windscreen damaged not in drivers veiw

Pass 10 Nov 2016 114,045 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre in poor condition

windscreen cracked at bottom

Pass 16 Oct 2015 109,931 miles

offside rear tyre in poor condition

Fail 14 Oct 2015 109,931 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

offside rear tyre in poor condition

Pass 16 Oct 2014 106,655 miles

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

crack in bottom of windscreen

Fail 16 Oct 2014 106,655 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

crack in bottom of windscreen

Fail 14 Oct 2013 100,169 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 100,169 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 92,532 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 92,530 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 79,961 miles

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

front number plate slight damage

offside rear light lens slight damage

offside rear outer sill damaged

spare wheel missing

Fail 21 Sep 2011 79,961 miles

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

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

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

front number plate slight damage

offside rear light lens slight damage

offside rear outer sill damaged

spare wheel missing

Pass 1 Oct 2010 64,475 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 46,485 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 46,468 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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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VK56 YHX is a 2006 Citroen Relay in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 VK56 YHX, 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 VK56 YHX registered?

VK56 YHX is a 2006 Citroen Relay, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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