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HV59 YRL

2009 Citroen Relay

Silver Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

160,680 mi
Last recorded160,680 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen Relay99,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV59 YRL
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 160,680 miles

Central Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Spring hanger. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2025 160,122 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2025 160,122 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2024 159,285 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 155,047 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 150,637 miles

EXHAUST BOX OUTER SKIN ADRIFT

Pass 3 Aug 2021 147,260 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/70r15c 109/107s (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 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Aug 2021 147,260 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/70r15c 109/107s (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 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 144,979 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 25 Aug 2020 144,979 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 144,096 miles

Exhaust Tail Box Corroded

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Distorted on Inner Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Perished and 3mm Tread Remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Oct 2019 144,093 miles

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

Exhaust Tail Box Corroded

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Distorted on Inner Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Perished and 3mm Tread Remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 137,738 miles

Both rear tyres slightly perished

Exhaust rear box deteriorated

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Parking brake performance slightly poor

Offside Windscreen wipers slightly poor

Fail 13 Sep 2018 137,738 miles

Both rear tyres slightly perished

Exhaust rear box deteriorated

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Parking brake performance slightly poor

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wipers slightly poor

Pass 25 Sep 2017 129,887 miles

bed pulled out at time of test

Pass 21 Sep 2016 126,239 miles

bed in rear at time of test

exhaust corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2015 121,903 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 121,903 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 109,242 miles

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

handbrake adjustment requires attention

Pass 14 Nov 2013 101,455 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 88,026 miles

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

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

Slight amount of freeplay in o/s trackrod balljoint

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

Fail 29 Oct 2012 88,026 miles

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

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

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

Slight amount of freeplay in o/s trackrod balljoint

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

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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HV59 YRL is a 2009 Citroen Relay in Silver with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 HV59 YRL, 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 HV59 YRL registered?

HV59 YRL is a 2009 Citroen Relay, first registered on 20 November 2009.

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