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YH56 XXB

2006 Citroen Relay

Blue Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

168,824 mi
Last recorded168,824 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen Relay89,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH56 XXB
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2025 168,824 miles

Both rear inner sills excessively corroded but does not significantly reduced structural strength of the suspension mount

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play found on play detector (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

excessive corrosion to both front inner and outer sills but not within a prescribed area

Fail 6 Jan 2025 168,539 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2024 155,691 miles

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

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

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

headlamps deteriorated

offside and nearside inner sills corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2023 148,913 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear tyres perishing slightly

corrosion to NS and OS sills

Pass 7 Jan 2022 143,058 miles

EML on

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

corrosion to offside and nearside sills

Fail 4 Jan 2022 143,058 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

EML on

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front tyre bald on edges

corrosion to offside and nearside sills

Pass 29 Dec 2020 137,455 miles

EML on

OSF and NSF sills corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2020 129,873 miles

EML on

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

excessive corrosion to OSF and NSF outer sills but not within a prescribed area

Fail 15 Jan 2020 129,873 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) load index is inadequate for the presented axle weight 215/70-15 (5.2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

EML on

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

excessive corrosion to OSF and NSF outer sills but not within a prescribed area

Pass 29 Dec 2018 122,868 miles

Engine management light on

excessive corrosion to NSF and OSF outer sills but outside a prescribed area

Fail 29 Dec 2018 122,868 miles

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

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

Engine management light on

excessive corrosion to NSF and OSF outer sills but outside a prescribed area

Pass 25 Jan 2018 116,797 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 Jan 2018 116,774 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Rear Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Jan 2017 111,334 miles

Offside Front outer sill has excessive corrosion but not within a prescribed area

Pass 5 Jan 2016 103,959 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 103,959 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 94,871 miles

Oil leak

rear bumpstops starting to crack

Pass 6 Jan 2014 82,448 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 69,729 miles

front brake discs worn

oil light flashing on dash

Pass 10 Jan 2012 59,928 miles

enginemagement light on

front discs slight worn near limit markers

Pass 11 Jan 2011 47,404 miles

cut in n/s/f tyre wall, no cords showing

Pass 15 Jan 2010 38,996 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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YH56 XXB is a 2006 Citroen Relay in Blue with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YH56 XXB, 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 YH56 XXB registered?

YH56 XXB is a 2006 Citroen Relay, first registered on 4 December 2006.

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