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HY59 ZYF

2009 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2026
Tests24 (12 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

170,055 mi
Last recorded170,055 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen Relay99,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY59 ZYF
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 12 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2025 170,055 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside and offside lens slightly deteriorated, requires polishing or replacement when next possible. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 Feb 2025 170,055 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside and offside lens slightly deteriorated, requires polishing or replacement when next possible. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high Re position bulb and recheck aim. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2024 169,298 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2024 169,298 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 158,199 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2023 158,199 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 148,801 miles

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 11 Jan 2022 148,801 miles

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

Spare tyre defective ()

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 136,245 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 4 Nov 2020 136,243 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 3 Nov 2020 136,240 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2020 136,238 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 131,338 miles

Coolant level low

Engine cove/ Undertrays fitted

Exhaust flexi rattling

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

O/S Wing mirror damaged

O/S/F and N/S/R tyres perished

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 225/70R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Feb 2019 131,329 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Coolant level low

Engine cove/ Undertrays fitted

Exhaust flexi rattling

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

O/S Wing mirror damaged

O/S/F and N/S/R tyres perished

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 225/70R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 122,518 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 110,311 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside front arms - rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroding

handbrake lever bracket bent

mirrors assemblies damaged

Fail 2 Feb 2017 110,311 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside front arms - rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroding

handbrake lever bracket bent

mirrors assemblies damaged

Pass 20 Aug 2015 93,742 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush splitting (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush splitting (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 3 Sep 2014 78,029 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 78,029 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 62,963 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front & rear brake discs slightly worn

Fail 19 Aug 2013 62,963 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front & rear brake discs slightly worn

wipers smearing windscreen slightly

Pass 30 Aug 2012 46,116 miles

front brakes starting to bind slightly

Fail 29 Aug 2012 45,967 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front brakes starting to bind slightly

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 ZYF is a 2009 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 ZYF, 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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HY59 ZYF is a 2009 Citroen Relay, first registered on 3 September 2009.

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