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YF06 LJA

2006 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

114,885 mi
Last recorded114,885 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 Citroen Relay89,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF06 LJA
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2021 114,885 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2021 114,885 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Aug 2020 114,612 miles

Exhaust rubbers perished

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 113,574 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2019 113,569 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2018 108,921 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 105,786 miles

Leaf spring damaged but not permanently distorted both rear (2.4.B.1a)

Fail 21 Oct 2017 105,720 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inside corner (2.4.A.3)

Leaf spring damaged but not permanently distorted both rear (2.4.B.1a)

corrosion nearside front inner sill area under passenger seat outside prescribed area

Fail 7 Oct 2017 105,187 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust deteriorated

Nearside front floor excessively corroded but not in any prescribed area

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/75R16 (4.1.E.1)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened NS & OS (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 93,224 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 80,096 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing slightly noisy

slight engine oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2014 68,535 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2013 56,548 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 45,721 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Fail 29 Sep 2012 45,460 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 40,297 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

brake discs rusty.

hand brake operation slightly stiff.

nearside rear tyre heavily perished and cracked(recomend replacement).

rear springs very close too bump stops.

Pass 26 Oct 2010 38,397 miles

front and rear brake discs slightly rusty.

nearside rear tyre cracked on outer sidewall.

offside rear brake slightly binding.

rear suspesion getting close too minimum clearance at bump stops.

Fail 26 Oct 2010 38,397 miles

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

front and rear brake discs slightly rusty.

nearside rear tyre cracked on outer sidewall.

offside rear brake slightly binding.

rear suspesion getting close too minimum clearance at bump stops.

Pass 13 Aug 2009 33,202 miles

front wiper blades slightly worn

n/s/r & n/s/f tyre outer side walls scuffed & have small cuts

n/s/r & o/s/r suspension clearance is close to bump stops

Fail 12 Aug 2009 33,135 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front wiper blades slightly worn

n/s/r & n/s/f tyre outer side walls scuffed & have small cuts

n/s/r & o/s/r suspension clearance is close to bump stops

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 LJA is a 2006 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YF06 LJA, 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 LJA is a 2006 Citroen Relay, first registered on 2 June 2006.

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