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HO57 EAL

2009 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

52,763 mi
Last recorded52,763 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen Relay99,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHO57 EAL
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 52,763 miles

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

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

Vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 29 Aug 2024 52,367 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch and strut mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2024 52,366 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch and strut mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 May 2023 49,520 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 45,532 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 41,220 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 37,474 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 33,704 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 30,271 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 26,649 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 24,245 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 21,010 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 18,046 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 15,238 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 11,142 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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HO57 EAL is a 2009 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 HO57 EAL, 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 HO57 EAL registered?

HO57 EAL is a 2009 Citroen Relay, first registered on 13 May 2009.

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The MOT history for HO57 EAL shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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