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WV56 XCY

2006 Citroen Relay

Blue Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

87,846 mi
Last recorded87,846 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2013
Typical for 2006 Citroen Relay89,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV56 XCY
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2013 87,846 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

n/s front brake slighty binding

Pass 29 Oct 2012 82,968 miles

bonnet wont secure on to 2nd latch

engine sump pan corroded

Fail 19 Oct 2012 82,953 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

bonnet wont secure on to 2nd latch

engine sump pan corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2011 78,375 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 78,375 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 65,120 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 54,302 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 54,154 miles

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

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)

Centre Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

various body 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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WV56 XCY is a 2006 Citroen Relay in Blue with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WV56 XCY, 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 WV56 XCY registered?

WV56 XCY is a 2006 Citroen Relay, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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