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HY59 LGC

2009 Citroen Relay

Grey Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

129,000 mi
Last recorded129,000 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen Relay99,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY59 LGC
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 129,000 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 128,934 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

both front hubs corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2022 128,781 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 128,523 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 128,281 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 128,281 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Flexible brake hose slightly twisted

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))

Nearside Front Tyre cracking inner sidewall 215/70/15

Offside Front Tyre cracking inner sidewall

Pass 15 Nov 2019 128,094 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2019 128,082 miles

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

Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel both rear (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 127,463 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 125,736 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer and flexi pipe (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 124,371 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 124,365 miles

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

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 124,297 miles

EML light is on

Oil leak

Fail 4 Oct 2016 124,297 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

EML light is on

Near side front tyre is worn thin

Off side rear tyre is under inflated, been run flat, splitting on side wall, and worn thin.

Oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2015 122,698 miles

Nearside front tyre starting to wear on outer edge.

Fail 26 Sep 2015 122,696 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside front tyre starting to wear on outer edge.

Fail 8 Sep 2015 122,695 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/70-15 8ply. (4.1.D.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Fail 3 Jun 2015 122,675 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear tyre starting to wear on outer edge slightly.

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

Pass 2 May 2014 104,204 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 104,180 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 90,682 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 90,682 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 66,119 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 66,119 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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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HY59 LGC is a 2009 Citroen Relay in Grey with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 HY59 LGC, 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 HY59 LGC registered?

HY59 LGC is a 2009 Citroen Relay, first registered on 7 September 2009.

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