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GU59 NBY

2009 Citroen Relay

Silver Diesel 2178cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2022
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

185,939 mi
Last recorded185,939 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2021
Typical for 2009 Citroen Relay99,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU59 NBY
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,178cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2021 185,939 miles

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

Rear spring shakle bushes worn

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2021 185,902 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure side repater damaged (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 165,056 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Spare tyre defective ()

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

very little movment in hand brake , effort poor

Fail 31 Oct 2020 164,317 miles

Nearside Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust box corroded

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Offside Rear light cluster has fault

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

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

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

exhaust front flexy breaking

very little movement in handbrake cables

Pass 29 May 2019 144,714 miles

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

low reading from near side parking brake also

Fail 24 May 2019 144,680 miles

Brake cable insecure retaining clip missing (1.1.15 (c))

Brake linkage has restricted free movement parking brake linkage (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed chafing on inner wing guard which is broken and out of position (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp off side stop lamp interacting with side lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed I don't advise driving this vehicle anywhere with tyre in such a dangerous condition (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

low reading from near side parking brake also

Pass 25 Jan 2018 121,872 miles

near side front inner wheel arch plastic trim insecure

off side front outer brake pad worn very low

parking brake effort only just adequate

slight play starting in off side front lower swivel joint

Pass 3 Feb 2017 111,567 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Feb 2016 102,086 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

oil leak

Fail 9 Feb 2016 102,086 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage mirror (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

oil leak

Pass 24 Feb 2015 89,777 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 89,589 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 76,556 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear direction indicators are slightly discoloured

oil light flashes when first started up

Fail 18 Feb 2014 76,550 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear direction indicators are slightly discoloured

oil light flashes when first started up

Pass 16 Feb 2013 61,108 miles

front brake pads low

nearside door mirror glass slightly damaged

offside side repeater lens damaged

Fail 12 Feb 2013 60,895 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake pads low

nearside door mirror glass slightly damaged

offside side repeater lens damaged

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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GU59 NBY is a 2009 Citroen Relay in Silver with a 2,178cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 GU59 NBY, 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 GU59 NBY registered?

GU59 NBY is a 2009 Citroen Relay, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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