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YS55 OPR

2006 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2018
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

179,044 mi
Last recorded179,044 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2017
Typical for 2006 Citroen Relay89,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS55 OPR
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2017 179,044 miles

Front Cross member is holed and corroded

Nearside Front Inner Sill holed and corroded but not within a prescribed area

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 26 Jan 2017 179,032 miles

Front Steering system excessively tight Both top mount bearings seized (2.2.D.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Cross member is holed and corroded

Nearside Front Inner Sill holed and corroded but not within a prescribed area

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Sep 2015 162,155 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 162,145 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt & offside (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 144,145 miles

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak

Fail 14 Aug 2014 144,141 miles

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

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak

Pass 21 Aug 2013 129,445 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 129,443 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 112,175 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 112,175 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 107,303 miles

high level inop

nsf headlight broken

Fail 25 Apr 2012 107,295 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

high level inop

nsf headlight broken

Pass 26 Apr 2011 91,265 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 91,250 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 74,480 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 74,475 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 59,636 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 26 Mar 2009 59,636 miles

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

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

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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YS55 OPR is a 2006 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 YS55 OPR, 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 YS55 OPR registered?

YS55 OPR is a 2006 Citroen Relay, first registered on 11 January 2006.

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