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YF06 LCU

2006 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2178cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

172,683 mi
Last recorded172,683 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2024
Typical for 2006 Citroen Relay89,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF06 LCU
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,178cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2024 172,683 miles

All repairs covered with black thick under sealant.

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

Exhaust box casing corroded.

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

General under body corrosion.

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Leaf spring mounting front and rear. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Leaf spring mounting front and rear. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Step corroded.

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2024 172,652 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner Wheel Arch top. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner wheel arch top. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner wheel arch top. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

All repairs covered with black thick under sealant.

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

Exhaust box casing corroded.

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

General under body corrosion.

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Leaf spring mounting front and rear. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Leaf spring mounting front and rear. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Step corroded.

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 172,088 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 171,409 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2022 171,404 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2021 170,094 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 169,864 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 1 May 2019 169,849 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill, area marked in yellow chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point, surrounding area, marked in yellow chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill, area marked in yellow chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Parking brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 169,269 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 167,035 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 162,810 miles

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 161,458 miles

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

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

exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 17 Mar 2015 161,456 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

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

exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 17 Mar 2014 147,701 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 147,701 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 128,982 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 125,484 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 110,508 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 96,023 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 79,722 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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YF06 LCU is a 2006 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,178cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YF06 LCU, 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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YF06 LCU is a 2006 Citroen Relay, first registered on 16 June 2006.

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