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YD56 XHC

2006 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2178cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

93,413 mi
Last recorded93,413 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen Relay89,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD56 XHC
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,178cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 93,413 miles

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

Nearside Front cross member corroded and holed at mounting point but not considered a prescribed area

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

Oil leak, but not excessive inter cooler pipes (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive turbo intake pipe area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 92,781 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 91,935 miles

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

Offside Front outer door trim slightly loose

habitation water tank support frame corroded and one weld has broken

Fail 19 Mar 2024 91,935 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front outer door trim slightly loose

habitation water tank support frame corroded and one weld has broken

Pass 28 Mar 2023 89,442 miles

Nearside Rear Lamp lens cracked

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

Fail 20 Mar 2023 89,435 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Lamp lens cracked

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 88,397 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 86,894 miles

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

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

Exhaust system corroded but secure at present

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Mar 2021 86,894 miles

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

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

Exhaust system corroded but secure at present

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 86,028 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2020 86,028 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 82,528 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear both rear leaf spring appear over loaded as they are bending the wrong way

load sensing valve appears slightly stiff or maybe to do with the vehicle weight at time of test

Fail 14 Mar 2019 82,528 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage loose buckle (7.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear both rear leaf spring appear over loaded as they are bending the wrong way

load sensing valve appears slightly stiff or maybe to do with the vehicle weight at time of test

Pass 27 Mar 2018 79,402 miles

Oil leak front of engine advise further inspection as it has contaminated the alternator ()

Fail 20 Mar 2018 79,402 miles

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

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

Oil leak front of engine advise further inspection as it has contaminated the alternator ()

Pass 16 Mar 2017 75,369 miles

all tyres are slightly perished and cracked

Pass 31 Mar 2016 69,362 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 69,362 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 61,670 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 61,670 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

n/s/f head mask converter fitted incorrect postion on headlight lens

Pass 27 May 2014 60,428 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 58,682 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2012 52,780 miles

Oil leak

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

wipers slightly smearing

Fail 17 May 2012 52,780 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Oil leak

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

wipers slightly smearing

Pass 10 May 2011 50,711 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2010 48,092 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 XHC is a 2006 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,178cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 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 XHC, 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 YD56 XHC registered?

YD56 XHC is a 2006 Citroen Relay, first registered on 17 September 2006.

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