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HG09 DTF

2009 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

105,498 mi
Last recorded105,498 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen Relay99,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG09 DTF
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 105,498 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2026 105,495 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both sides, significantly discoloured/clouded affecting beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured rear shackle eye (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2025 102,690 miles

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

Central Lower Brake clevis joint corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

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

Fail 12 Feb 2025 102,687 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides, lenses clouded affecting beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords several cuts/perishes to treads revealing wire/cord (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords several cuts/perishes to treads revealing wire/cord (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Central Lower Brake clevis joint corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords large cut to treads but currently no wire/cord visible (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 98,406 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2023 98,406 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 93,950 miles

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

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

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage Pump body damp with oil (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 9 Feb 2022 93,949 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Also has deep cut to casing on tread face (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage Pump body damp with oil (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 89,395 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread on 1.6mm limit (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pump has slight seepage Fluid leak from pump (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 18 Jan 2021 89,395 miles

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt not functioning as intended Anchor does not lock in place (7.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread on 1.6mm limit (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pump has slight seepage Fluid leak from pump (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 86,555 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rubber mount splitting (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear silencer casing deteriorated but not leaking

Pass 30 Jul 2018 82,149 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 77,767 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe slightly kinked

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Front upper shocker bearing rough to rotate

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Rear park brake performance only just met minimum requirements of 16% and may require repair or adjustment

Fail 1 Aug 2017 77,767 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Brake servo vacuum pipe slightly kinked

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Front upper shocker bearing rough to rotate

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Rear park brake performance only just met minimum requirements of 16% and may require repair or adjustment

Pass 26 Jul 2016 73,027 miles

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Rack boots (2.3.3b)

Rear exhaust silencer slightly corroded

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

Wiper blades slightly smeary

Pass 31 Jul 2015 67,983 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 67,983 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Fail 25 Jul 2014 62,782 miles

Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front and rear brake discs worn

Front and rear brakes slightly binding

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside rear leaf spring rear spring eye bush slightly sworn

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear leaf spring rear spring eye bush worn

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering rack gaiters wet with fluid

Pass 25 Jul 2014 62,782 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front and rear brake discs worn

Front and rear brakes slightly binding

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside rear leaf spring rear spring eye bush slightly sworn

Offside rear leaf spring rear spring eye bush worn

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering rack gaiters wet with fluid

Pass 24 Jul 2013 57,111 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 47,099 miles

Sun strip fitted to windscreen.

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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HG09 DTF is a 2009 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 HG09 DTF, 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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HG09 DTF is a 2009 Citroen Relay, first registered on 31 July 2009.

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