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WG55 FDV

2006 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2023
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

185,446 mi
Last recorded185,446 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 Citroen Relay89,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG55 FDV
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2022 185,446 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside & Offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Brake hose mounting corroded/ partially insecure

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Vehicle generally heavily corroded

Fail 16 Mar 2022 185,443 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring main leaf fractured Rear eye broken (5.3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Vehicle generally heavily corroded

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside & Offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Nearside brake hose mounting corroded / partially insecure

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Service brake has slight travel during braking effort indicating a fault within the braking system

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 28 Mar 2021 179,567 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Nearside & Offside (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside & Offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Pad wear sensor damaged / not fitted

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlight has very slight movement

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view X 2 (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose support bracket corroded / weakened

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Leaf spring rear mounting, Nearside & Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle generally corroded

Fail 1 Mar 2021 179,566 miles

Exhaust gas recirculation valve obviously defective Pipe split (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Behind front wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Within 30cm of a subframe mounting inadequately repaired / Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength MacPherson strut top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Within 30 cm of a subframe mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength MacPherson strut top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside & Offside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad wear sensor damaged / not fitted

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlight has very slight movement

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose support bracket corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlight adjuster untested

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Nearside & Offside (1.2.1 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 2 Mar 2020 173,755 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2020 173,700 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 169,075 miles

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch near to jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated

slight corrosion near offside rear spring mount

Fail 28 Feb 2019 169,074 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch to chassis leg near to suspension arm mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch to chassis leg (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting centre outrigger near to spring mount/door (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch making brake hose mount insecure (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch upper near to drivers door hinge (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting centre outrigger near to spring mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch near to jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated

offside rear suspension shock absorber corroded/deteriorated

Pass 21 Feb 2018 161,537 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear both rear shock absorber upper covers are detached/corroded

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all front subframe mounting points - prescribed areas are corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 21 Feb 2018 161,531 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch by chassis number stamp (2.4.A.3)

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear both rear shock absorber upper covers are detached/corroded

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all front subframe mounting points - prescribed areas are corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 153,848 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 16 Jan 2017 153,835 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear of subframe (marked with yellow chalk) (2.4.A.3)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 143,996 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear both sides leaf springs getting rusty

Rear both sides shock absorber shields deteriorated

nearside front and offside chassis getting rusty

slight play in steering rack ends/steering rack

slight surface rust various areas underside

Fail 7 Jan 2016 143,996 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear both sides leaf springs getting rusty

Rear both sides shock absorber shields deteriorated

nearside front and offside chassis getting rusty

slight play in steering rack ends/steering rack

slight surface rust various areas underside

Pass 9 Jan 2015 133,806 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear shock absorber shield damadged

Fail 8 Jan 2015 133,806 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear shock absorber shield damadged

Pass 9 Jan 2014 125,094 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front lower crossmember/radiator support badly corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2013 114,138 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 104,638 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear tyre has slight cut in side wall

Fail 9 Jan 2012 104,638 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear tyre has slight cut in side wall

Pass 10 Jan 2011 95,101 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jan 2010 87,310 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Jan 2010 87,310 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

screen washers frozen

Pass 7 Jan 2009 77,331 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 77,327 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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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WG55 FDV is a 2006 Citroen Relay in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 WG55 FDV, 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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WG55 FDV is a 2006 Citroen Relay, first registered on 13 January 2006.

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