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YY56 NWC

2006 Citroen Relay

Yellow Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

83,065 mi
Last recorded83,065 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen Relay89,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY56 NWC
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 83,065 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

underside of vehicle is undersealed

reverse lamps not working

Pass 6 May 2025 79,511 miles

heavily undersealed

Pass 11 Jan 2024 78,983 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 77,797 miles

Front BOTH SHOCKERS CORRODED

Fail 11 Jan 2023 77,794 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front BOTH SHOCKERS CORRODED

Pass 22 Nov 2021 77,002 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner wings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front both shockers corroded

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 76,264 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2020 76,262 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mount rear x-member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 75,540 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Under Vehicle Ones (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust Silencer DeLaminating

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2019 75,536 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (1.1.17 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Under Vehicle Ones (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust Silencer DeLaminating

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 74,384 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 73,290 miles

Exhaust Silencer Delaminating

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 Nov 2017 73,286 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust Silencer Delaminating

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Nov 2016 71,956 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge 3.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 69,668 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 66,874 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 65,380 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 62,875 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 60,681 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 55,138 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 55,138 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 44,079 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 44,079 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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YY56 NWC is a 2006 Citroen Relay in Yellow with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 YY56 NWC, 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 YY56 NWC registered?

YY56 NWC is a 2006 Citroen Relay, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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