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FN09 VPL

2009 Citroen Relay

Silver Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

186,639 mi
Last recorded186,639 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen Relay99,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN09 VPL
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 186,639 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body and components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 175,498 miles

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

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

corrosion to under vehicle suspension components

Fail 12 Jun 2023 175,477 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Nearside lower (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2022 164,296 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 149,434 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2021 149,406 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose leaking on pump (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 136,454 miles

exhaust rusty

oil leak from engine

vehicle underside showing signs of surface rust

Fail 18 Feb 2020 136,454 miles

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

Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel both side rear handbrake performance poor (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust rusty

oil leak from engine

vehicle underside showing signs of surface rust

Pass 10 Nov 2018 132,872 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 127,350 miles

Nearside Rear hand brake efficiency low

Pass 15 Nov 2016 121,725 miles

exhaust outer covers rusty

Pass 27 Jan 2016 117,185 miles

rear hand brake has just met requirement suggest appropriate action in near future

Pass 28 Jan 2015 110,640 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 95,758 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 84,700 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 61,865 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Feb 2012 61,707 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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FN09 VPL is a 2009 Citroen Relay in Silver with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 FN09 VPL, 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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FN09 VPL is a 2009 Citroen Relay, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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