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FV09 EEM

2009 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

110,740 mi
Last recorded110,740 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen Relay99,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV09 EEM
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 110,740 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 5 Aug 2025 110,735 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 12 Aug 2024 110,139 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 1 Aug 2024 110,134 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 17 Aug 2023 108,520 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 16 Aug 2023 108,518 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 12 Aug 2022 104,632 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount noisy (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust back box deteriorated

Pass 27 Aug 2021 98,245 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 26 Aug 2021 98,245 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 6 Aug 2020 91,561 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 3 Aug 2020 91,449 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 13 Aug 2019 83,541 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 21 Aug 2018 76,251 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 65,392 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 65,392 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 57,253 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 57,253 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 51,059 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 51,059 miles

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 42,901 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 42,901 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 32,689 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 24,216 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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FV09 EEM is a 2009 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 FV09 EEM, 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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FV09 EEM is a 2009 Citroen Relay, first registered on 28 August 2009.

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