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VU56 OPR

2006 Citroen Relay

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

128,989 mi
Last recorded128,989 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 Citroen Relay89,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU56 OPR
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2021 128,989 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2021 128,989 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 122,354 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 117,100 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 111,124 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both have casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear indicator lens slightly damaged

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 105,098 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear reverse lamp lens broken

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear both shock absorbers covers corroded and holed

Fail 29 Sep 2017 105,098 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear reverse lamp lens broken

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear both shock absorbers covers corroded and holed

Pass 14 Oct 2016 98,737 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

spare wheel carrier damaged but secure

Pass 16 Oct 2015 99,076 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Oct 2015 99,075 miles

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

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)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Oct 2014 83,432 miles

advance wear in off side steering rack tube.

Pass 19 Oct 2013 75,519 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2013 75,519 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 66,414 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 58,418 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 58,418 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 52,153 miles

N/S/F wing mirror cracked.

Oil leak

Pass 8 Sep 2009 45,223 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 45,187 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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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VU56 OPR is a 2006 Citroen Relay in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 VU56 OPR, 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 VU56 OPR registered?

VU56 OPR is a 2006 Citroen Relay, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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