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MF59 CFA

2009 Citroen Relay

Silver Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2018
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

167,931 mi
Last recorded167,931 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2017
Typical for 2009 Citroen Relay99,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF59 CFA
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2017 167,931 miles

Body has slight corrosion UNDERSIDE (6.1.B.2)

Central Front SERVICE BRAKE PEDAL ANTI SLIP PROVISION SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Outer SIDE MARKER LIGHT NOT WORKING ADVISE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced CONDENSATION (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Outer SIDE MARKER LIGHT NOT WORKING ADVISE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT

Offside Rear BRAKE HAS SLIGHT BINDING

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

REAR EXHAUST SECTION OUTER SKIN DETERIORATED CORRODED BUT SECTION HAS NO EXHAUST GAS LEAK

Fail 27 Nov 2017 167,928 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake pad warning light wire insecure/damaged

Offside Rear outer plastic arch inasecure

Fail 26 Oct 2017 167,912 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Body has a projection caused by damage DOOR AREA PLASTIC TRIM AREA (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint STEERING RACK AREA (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Body has slight corrosion UNDERSIDE (6.1.B.2)

Central Front SERVICE BRAKE PEDAL ANTI SLIP PROVISION SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Outer SIDE MARKER LIGHT NOT WORKING ADVISE REPAIR

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Parking brake lever modified, but not inappropriately (3.1.8)

Offside Front Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Offside Front Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum INSIDE ENGINE BAY AREA (2.3.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Outer SIDE MARKER LIGHT NOT WORKING ADVISE REPAIR

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear WHEEL BEARING SLIGHTLY ROUGH WHEN ROTATED

REAR EXHAUST SECTION OUTER SKIN DETERIORATED CORRODED BUT SECTION HAS NO EXHAUST GAS LEAK

Pass 8 Nov 2016 165,377 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 165,377 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Central Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick and o/s/r (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working both marker light in oprative (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 150,799 miles

Centre Rear outer box corroded

Offside Rear shocker damping cover split

Fail 10 Nov 2015 150,799 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and o/s/f (1.8)

Centre Rear outer box corroded

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear shocker damping cover split

Pass 12 Nov 2014 135,711 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 135,708 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 122,771 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 27 Sep 2013 122,762 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 105,000 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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MF59 CFA is a 2009 Citroen Relay in Silver with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 MF59 CFA, 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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MF59 CFA is a 2009 Citroen Relay, first registered on 28 September 2009.

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