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YS55 VEL

2006 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2020
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

254,719 mi
Last recorded254,719 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen Relay89,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS55 VEL
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2019 254,719 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2019 254,719 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2018 243,727 miles

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 231,866 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and o/s/front chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 215,602 miles

slight corrosion on n/s/front inner wing/chassis

Pass 20 Jan 2015 200,454 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 181,449 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2013 159,187 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 135,744 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 112,079 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 92,244 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 69,621 miles

slight noise from o/s/front w/bearing

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 VEL is a 2006 Citroen Relay in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 YS55 VEL, 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 VEL registered?

YS55 VEL is a 2006 Citroen Relay, first registered on 21 January 2006.

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