2006 · 18 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2006 Citroen Relay MOT pass rate and common faults

712 MOT tests in 2024. 53.1% passed first time, compared with 56.1% for all cars the same age.

95Below average
Passed first time53.1%
Failed or needed repairs46.9%
Typical mileage at test109,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 712 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength11.4%
  2. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt8.7%
  3. Integral vehicle structure condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced6.0%
  4. Service brake performance: excessively binding5.8%
  5. Position lamp: not working5.2%
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively4.1%
  7. Service brake imbalance: across an axle3.8%
  8. Chassis condition: or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting3.5%
  9. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak3.5%
  10. Chassis condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced3.4%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics31.9%
  2. Suspension31.6%
  3. Brakes30.8%
  4. Body & chassis28.4%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)11.0%
  6. Steering4.5%
  7. Tyres4.2%
  8. Emissions & leaks2.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine17.7%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm12.9%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure9.3%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened8.7%
  5. Integral vehicle structure condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced8.1%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2006 Citroen Relay?

In 2024, 53.1% of 2006 Citroen Relay cars passed their MOT first time, across 712 tests. The average for all 18-year-old cars was 56.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2006 Citroen Relay?

The most common failure reasons were component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; integral vehicle structure condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2006 Citroen Relay reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 95, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).