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GU59 OBZ

2009 Citroen Relay

Green Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

109,556 mi
Last recorded109,556 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen Relay99,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU59 OBZ
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 109,556 miles

Nearside Front Lower Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated And outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage To and from steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 100,127 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside rear inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower mirror glass slight cracked

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and casing deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 96,470 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear inner bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall slightly distorted (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall slightly distorted (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged small lower mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall may need attention soon (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 9 Apr 2024 96,467 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative headlight wet poor condition light output severely reduced (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced wet inside lamp (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively badly split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear inner bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated seeping grease attention soon (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall slightly distorted (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall slightly distorted (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged small lower mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall may need attention soon (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

rear exhaust outer casing corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2023 93,877 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear inner bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres outer sidewall slightly distorted (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated seeping grease [ attention soon ] (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged small lower mirror missing ()

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light outer lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged small lower mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres outer sidewalls perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Mar 2023 93,868 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation lower slider dust cover missing [ corrosion ] (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective wet inside light reduced (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced wet inside lens no beam image (4.1.4 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment centre underbody pivot seized (1.1.6 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached only one mount attached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear inner bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres outer sidewall slightly distorted (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated seeping grease [ attention soon ] (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged small lower mirror missing ()

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light outer lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged small lower mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres outer sidewalls perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 92,013 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear inner bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lamps beam image deteriorating o/s damp inside lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated seeping grease [ attention soon ] (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged small lower missing ()

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light outer lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged small lower ()

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

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 23 Mar 2022 92,010 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested no beam image (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced dip beam very dim no beam image (4.1.4 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear inner bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lamps beam image deteriorating o/s damp inside lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated seeping grease [ attention soon ] (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged small lower missing ()

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light outer lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged small lower ()

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

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2021 85,957 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2021 85,956 miles

Exhaust system insecure 3 of the 4 rubbers defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside headlight main beam bulb fitted incorrectly

both headlight outer lenses slightly deteriorated

exhaust outer casing corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2019 81,039 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush worn and deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear light outer lens damaged

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush worn and deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Sep 2019 81,021 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment no reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside small lower mirror damaged

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush worn and deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured bulb fading (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear light outer lens damaged

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush worn and deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

coolant level low/oil change waring lamp on

front brake imbalance close to limit n/s 492kg o/s 321 kg

Pass 20 Sep 2018 76,710 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear light outer lens damaged

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2018 76,702 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen faulty bulb or incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing glass missing (3.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen faulty bulb or incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear light outer lens damaged

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2017 70,982 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 Aug 2017 70,976 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 63,670 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 63,660 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 56,695 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 4 Sep 2015 56,691 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced very dim (1.7.5a)

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 49,533 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 40,984 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 32,572 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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GU59 OBZ is a 2009 Citroen Relay in Green 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 GU59 OBZ, 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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GU59 OBZ is a 2009 Citroen Relay, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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