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VN56 ZGE

2006 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

69,873 mi
Last recorded69,873 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen Relay89,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN56 ZGE
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 69,873 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 68,980 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 66,192 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2024 66,192 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Running badly (8.2.2.2 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 64,320 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 61,849 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2022 61,849 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 60,064 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 56,930 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 52,902 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 49,326 miles

Nearside Front Brake binding slightly when turned by hand

Offside Front Brake binding slightly when turned by hand

Pass 21 Mar 2017 45,626 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 45,626 miles

Offside 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 29 Mar 2016 40,292 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 40,257 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 36,106 miles

front brakes slight imbalance

slight oil leak from turbo

Pass 21 Mar 2014 32,187 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 29,793 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 26,732 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 26,732 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 22,320 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 22,315 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 15,589 miles

offside front tyre outer sidewall slight damage

Fail 29 Jan 2010 15,589 miles

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

offside front tyre outer sidewall slight damage

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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VN56 ZGE is a 2006 Citroen Relay in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VN56 ZGE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VN56 ZGE registered?

VN56 ZGE is a 2006 Citroen Relay, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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