MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
161,189 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has 2 nails in the tyre (5.2.3 (e))
Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has 2 nails in the tyre (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear brake slightly sticking
exhaust poor condition
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear brake slightly sticking
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
exhaust poor condition
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)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe clamp loose (7.1.2)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts flexi pipe (3.6.B.2a)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
both front tyres close to min tread depth rteq
nearside rear lamp damaged
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
both front tyres close to min tread depth rteq
nearside rear lamp damaged
How Reliable is the Citroen Relay?
Based on 1,209,729 MOT tests across 108,809 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FP59 VBU is a 2009 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 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 FP59 VBU, 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 FP59 VBU registered?
FP59 VBU is a 2009 Citroen Relay, first registered on 30 November 2009.
Is FP59 VBU safe to buy?
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