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YD56 CFL

2006 Citroen Relay

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2021
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

174,162 mi
Last recorded174,162 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen Relay89,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD56 CFL
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2020 174,162 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Oct 2020 174,160 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 157,468 miles

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

no reverse lights

Fail 18 Sep 2019 157,468 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexible (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexible (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

no reverse lights

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 26 Jul 2019 167,462 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction wipers park in drivers view (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust gas recirculation valve obviously modified (8.2.2.1 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis next to brake load valve (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Front wheel bearing not properly tested due to binding brake

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

Offside Front Inner driveshaft boot slightly deteriorated

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Rear wheel bearing not properly tested due to binding brake

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside number plate light slightly insecure

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four ()

damage to centre, upper of windscreen but not in drivers view

different sized tyres fitted front to rear

front grill slightly insecure

general underbody corrosion but outside of prescribed areas

reverse lights inoperative

Pass 31 Jul 2018 160,248 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2018 160,244 miles

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 128,835 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 112,222 miles

clutch metal feed pipe corroded

Fail 2 Aug 2016 112,217 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

clutch metal feed pipe corroded

Pass 19 May 2015 109,990 miles
Fail 16 May 2015 109,981 miles

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

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

wipers not parking in correctly

Pass 29 Apr 2014 105,953 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 101,149 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 101,149 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 29 Dec 2011 84,206 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2011 84,206 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 77,052 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2009 68,908 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2009 68,908 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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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YD56 CFL is a 2006 Citroen Relay in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 YD56 CFL, 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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YD56 CFL is a 2006 Citroen Relay, first registered on 16 September 2006.

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