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FL59 TLN

2009 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

138,669 mi
Last recorded138,669 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen Relay99,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL59 TLN
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 138,669 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 137,579 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2025 137,574 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2025 137,572 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 136,258 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 12 Mar 2024 136,242 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 133,682 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Mar 2022 131,342 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 128,969 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 126,894 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2019 126,892 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 125,590 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Apr 2018 123,054 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 123,054 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 12 May 2017 121,509 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 119,812 miles

BLACK SMOKE FROM ENGINE /EXHAUST

ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ON

EXHAUST RUSTED

Nearside Rear FLASHER LAMP CRACKED

Nearside WING FLASHER LAMP DAMAGED

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front SIDE MARKER LIGHT NOT WORKING

Offside Rear FLASHER LAMP DAMAGED

Offside SIDE MARKER LIGHTS NOT WORKING

POOR ENGINE RUNNING

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 26 Oct 2016 119,891 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

BLACK SMOKE FROM ENGINE /EXHAUST

ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ON

EXHAUST RUSTED

Nearside Rear FLASHER LAMP CRACKED

Nearside WING FLASHER LAMP DAMAGED

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front SIDE MARKER LIGHT NOT WORKING

Offside Rear FLASHER LAMP DAMAGED

Offside SIDE MARKER LIGHTS NOT WORKING

POOR ENGINE RUNNING

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Oct 2015 112,286 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front cat cracked needs welding/replacing (7.1.2)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance mirror repeater lens broken (1.4.A.2e)

both front side marker lights not working

Pass 24 Oct 2014 105,664 miles

2 nearside sidemarker lights not working

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside front wheel arch trim missing

Nearside lower mirror glass damaged

Nearside wing flasher light damaged

Play in both steering arms

Scuttle panel drain tube not connected

Fail 21 Oct 2014 105,626 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

2 nearside sidemarker lights not working

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside front wheel arch trim missing

Nearside lower mirror glass damaged

Nearside wing flasher light damaged

Play in both steering arms

Scuttle panel drain tube not connected

Pass 22 Oct 2013 97,228 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2012 73,761 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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FL59 TLN is a 2009 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 FL59 TLN, 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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What year was FL59 TLN registered?

FL59 TLN is a 2009 Citroen Relay, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is FL59 TLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL59 TLN shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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