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YD56 SSV

2006 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2022
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

85,176 mi
Last recorded85,176 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 Citroen Relay89,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD56 SSV
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 7 Nov 2024 85,176 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat snapped off / welds cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens degraded / possible bulb fitment (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush pulled out of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill heavily corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens degraded / possible bulb fitment (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush pulled out of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner and outer sill heavily corroded and holed from front to back (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement handbrake mechanism seized (1.1.15 (e))

Service brake excessively binding Rear brakes on both sides seizing (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint Steering Rack Weeping Fluid (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Severe Vibration on Idle

Underbody Heavily Corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2021 84,395 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2021 84,395 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 82,651 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Sep 2020 82,646 miles

Fuel system component leaking Fuel hose / filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Fuel system component leaking NO.1 injector (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 77,407 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 77,407 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction wiper incorrectly fitted (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring main leaf fractured (5.3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 72,047 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 72,047 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 66,924 miles

engine light on

Fail 25 Aug 2017 66,886 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

engine light on

Pass 13 Jun 2016 58,091 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 58,091 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 51,488 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 39,440 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

small amount of residual diesel at top of engine but unable to see any leak during test even after wiping area clean advise further investigation.

Fail 14 Mar 2014 39,058 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

SIDE LOADING DOOR CAN ONLY BE OPENED FROM INSIDE BUT CAN BE READILY CLOSED IN SECURED POSITION.

ns washer jet inop but os provide sufficient water to clean screen

small amount of residual diesel at top of engine but unable to see any leak during test even after wiping area clean advise further investigation.

Pass 26 Feb 2013 31,727 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside headlight full of condensation

Fail 26 Feb 2013 31,272 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside headlight full of condensation

Pass 30 Sep 2011 26,064 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 21,607 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 16,830 miles

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 SSV is a 2006 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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