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HJ09 MHF

2009 Citroen Relay

Red Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

50,420 mi
Last recorded50,420 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen Relay99,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ09 MHF
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 50,420 miles

Condensation build up in N/S/R lens. No effect on emitted lights.

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S/F and O/S/F cracking on outer edges. (2014). (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Dec 2025 50,420 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lens needs mopping/cleaning. (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lens needs mopping/cleaning. (4.1.2 (c))

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

Condensation build up in N/S/R lens. No effect on emitted lights.

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S/F and O/S/F cracking on outer edges. (2014). (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 48,866 miles

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

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

handbrake all new just met 16% pass limit 17% recorded

Pass 5 Apr 2023 48,712 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear lamp slight condensation

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

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

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

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack boot damp (2.1.5 (a))

note front tyres 2014

wipers poor

Pass 30 Mar 2022 47,597 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack damp (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 47,085 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 47,000 miles

FRONT WISHBONE REAR INNER BUSHED DETERIATING

HEADLIGHTS DETERIATING

VARIOUS REAR SEAT BACKS EXPOSED

Pass 10 Apr 2019 45,070 miles

SLIGHT DAMPNESS O/S OF RACK

Fail 9 Apr 2019 45,070 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases first cat broken (6.1.2 (a))

HANDBRAKE LEVER BENT

SLIGHT DAMPNESS O/S OF RACK

Pass 12 Apr 2018 42,691 miles

O/S OF STEERING RACK OILY ADVISE TO CHECK

Fail 9 Apr 2018 42,690 miles

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

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release n/s/r window belt not retracting (5.2.5a)

Speed limiter plate missing (6.5.A.1a)

1X TOP STOP LIGHT INOP

3X EXHAUST RUBBER MOUNTS SPLIT BUT STILL SUPPORTING ADVISE TO REPLACE

FRONT NUMBER PLATE DETERIATING

O/S OF STEERING RACK OILY ADVISE TO CHECK

Pass 11 Apr 2017 39,573 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 37,852 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

PAS pipes damp but no leak found

both rear tyres cracked and perished

wipers poor

Fail 24 Aug 2016 37,852 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

PAS pipes damp but no leak found

both rear tyres cracked and perished

wipers poor

Pass 26 Jun 2015 33,060 miles

Offside rear tyre starting to perish

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 30,425 miles

both rear tyres perishing

both front wipers smeary

Pass 8 Jul 2013 26,822 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Parking brake lever modified, but not inappropriately (3.1.8)

engine w/ light on

Pass 3 Sep 2012 24,864 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

windscreen has damage to an area that does not restrict the drivers view or present any danger to passengers

Pass 29 Feb 2012 23,544 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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HJ09 MHF is a 2009 Citroen Relay in Red with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HJ09 MHF, 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 HJ09 MHF registered?

HJ09 MHF is a 2009 Citroen Relay, first registered on 18 March 2009.

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