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VU55 SYR

2006 Citroen Relay

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

155,924 mi
Last recorded155,924 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2021
Typical for 2006 Citroen Relay89,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU55 SYR
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2021 155,924 miles

underside & components undersealed

Pass 6 Aug 2020 155,024 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

underside of vehicle & components heavily undersealed

Pass 8 Aug 2019 136,634 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2016 132,837 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear mounting bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Wipers do not park correctly

Fail 2 Sep 2016 132,834 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded macphearson strut mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement Rear spring eye (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Rear leaf spring mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear mounting bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Slight engine coolant leak

Wipers do not park correctly

no reverse lights

Pass 28 Aug 2015 117,629 miles

Front slight deterioration to the front discs

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 27 Aug 2015 117,629 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Front slight deterioration to the front discs

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 104,014 miles

slight wear in n/s rear road spring rear shackle bushes

Fail 3 Sep 2014 104,014 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

slight wear in n/s rear road spring rear shackle bushes

Pass 3 Sep 2013 90,286 miles

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

deterioration on n/s rear tyre outer side wall

slight wear in n/s rear road spring rear shackle bush

Fail 2 Sep 2013 90,286 miles

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

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

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

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

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

deterioration on n/s rear tyre outer side wall

oil leak on gear box

slight wear in n/s rear road spring rear shackle bush

Pass 7 Sep 2012 76,558 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 62,846 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 48,618 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 8 Sep 2010 48,613 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil level low

Fail 7 Sep 2010 48,604 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil level low

Pass 3 Feb 2010 43,553 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 30,005 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 29,926 miles

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

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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VU55 SYR is a 2006 Citroen Relay in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 VU55 SYR, 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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VU55 SYR is a 2006 Citroen Relay, first registered on 28 February 2006.

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