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FG09 UBR

2009 Citroen Relay

Blue Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

223,198 mi
Last recorded223,198 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen Relay99,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG09 UBR
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 11 May 2026 223,198 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Inner Wheel Arch (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2025 216,425 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 17 Years Old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2024 208,140 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + Perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 16 Years Old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 May 2024 208,129 miles

Nearside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour Flashing White (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + Perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 16 Years Old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2023 199,472 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both front shock absorbers (5.3.2 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Windscreen chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured Wing mirror repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 May 2023 199,462 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer split open (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both reg lights out (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both front shock absorbers (5.3.2 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Windscreen chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured Wing mirror repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2022 189,374 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured Wing mirror repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 12 May 2021 178,253 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2020 167,574 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 May 2019 158,563 miles

silencer poor condition

Fail 17 May 2019 158,553 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold area?(exhaust loose) (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

silencer poor condition

Pass 16 May 2018 148,176 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2018 148,156 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2017 136,568 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 May 2017 136,558 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 May 2016 125,707 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Fail 9 May 2016 125,697 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat broken (7.1.2)

Both rear tyres perished

Pass 5 May 2015 115,237 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 97,262 miles

front discs worn and corroding

front pads worn

Pass 14 May 2013 74,384 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 49,734 miles

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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FG09 UBR is a 2009 Citroen Relay in Blue with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2009 Citroen Relay models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 99,368 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 FG09 UBR, 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 17 years old, this Citroen Relay is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FG09 UBR is a 2009 Citroen Relay, first registered on 27 April 2009.

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