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VU55 SYX

2006 Citroen Relay

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

88,662 mi
Last recorded88,662 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2022
Typical for 2006 Citroen Relay89,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 Dec 2022 88,662 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Lower arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Upper wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened Front shackle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Next to wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill box section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Floor/sill box section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened Front shackle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill/box section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Next to wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 83,071 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 79,771 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 79,758 miles

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

Rear Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 76,375 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2019 76,375 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 70,529 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced X member corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 61,787 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 57,824 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view cracked and loose (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Front reflector poor

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill panel slight corrosion below rear spring hanger (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear perished

Fail 25 Aug 2016 57,824 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords badly perished in tread and side wall (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view cracked and loose (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Front reflector poor

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill panel slight corrosion below rear spring hanger (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear perished

Pass 13 May 2015 49,919 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 May 2014 45,840 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 May 2013 42,593 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

drivers wiper splitting

Fail 20 May 2013 42,588 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

drivers wiper splitting

Pass 30 May 2012 39,094 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2011 35,818 miles

handbrake travel slightly long

o/s/r tyre valve deteriorating slightly

rear leafspring mounting brackets slightly corroded

Pass 26 May 2010 32,755 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 31,105 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 24,732 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 24,732 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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 SYX is a 2006 Citroen Relay in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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