2006 Citroën Relay · 2,713 MOT tests
2006 Citroën Relay reliability
2006 Citroën Relays fail 47.5% of first MOT tests, 9% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 16 Relay years (2,713 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Citroën Relays: 36.3%)
- 47.5%
- first-time fail rate (all Citroën Relays: 36.3%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 9% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 16
- 112,312
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 16
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 2,713
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2006 against the years either side
- 2005 cars: 19% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2006 car does better)
- 2007 cars: 11% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2006 car does better)
- Weak spot: body, chassis and structure, 19.7% of tests fail here (130% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 67% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2006 car carries a 55 plate (January–February 2006), or a 06 plate (March–August 2006), or a 56 plate (September–December 2006).
Common problems
What fails on a 2006 Citroën Relay
Fail rate by area
- Suspension24.4%
- Lights and electrics24%
- Brakes19.8%
- Body, chassis and structure19.7%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors10.1%
- Tyres4.7%
- Steering3.9%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension mounting area seriously corroded 10.84%
Corrosion near suspension mountings can seriously weaken the body structure, so an expert inspection is needed.
CV joint boot split or insecure 8.48%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Position lamp not working 4.98%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 4.68%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 4.28%
The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.
Body structure corroded, rigidity reduced 4.05%
Serious corrosion in the body structure weakens crash protection and handling, so specialist inspection is essential.
Common advisories
Engine oil leak, not excessive (16.88%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (10.87%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (8.96%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (7.11%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (6.93%) · Suspension mounting area showing corrosion (6.56%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2006 Citroën Relay reliable?
2006 Citroën Relays fail 47.5% of first MOT tests, 9% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 16 Relay years (2,713 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2006 Citroën Relay MOT?
Most often suspension mounting area seriously corroded (10.84% of tests), cv joint boot split or insecure (8.48% of tests), position lamp not working (4.98% of tests).
How many miles should a 2006 Citroën Relay have done?
At its MOT aged about 16, a typical 2006 Citroën Relay shows 112,312 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2006 car?
A car first registered in 2006 carries a 55 plate (January–February 2006), or a 06 plate (March–August 2006), or a 56 plate (September–December 2006).
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