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MJ59 HFO

2009 Citroen Relay

Grey Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

121,447 mi
Last recorded121,447 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen Relay99,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ59 HFO
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 121,447 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2026 121,418 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Front Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

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

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Jun 2025 126,577 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

corrosion to entire chassis

Fail 20 May 2025 120,742 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Reversing lamp does not emit a steady white light (4.6.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

corrosion to entire chassis

Pass 28 Feb 2024 120,572 miles

General corrosion to chassis

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 118,937 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 115,940 miles

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 112,787 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 108,961 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 105,670 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 105,000 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 101,106 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

front number plate slightly damaged

nearside front outer sill is damaged,not seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings steering and suspension

Fail 20 Nov 2017 101,106 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/70/r15c (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Rear reflector insecure light unit (1.5.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

front number plate slightly damaged

nearside front outer sill is damaged,not seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings steering and suspension

Pass 28 Nov 2016 91,884 miles

Electrical wiring damaged, but not likely to cause a short o.s.r + n.s.f door loom (1.9.2b)

n.s.r bumper area slight damage

Fail 28 Nov 2016 91,884 miles

Electrical wiring damaged, but not likely to cause a short o.s.r + n.s.f door loom (1.9.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid o.s + n.s.f (8.2.3)

n.s.r bumper area slight damage

Pass 19 Nov 2015 85,103 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 85,103 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

3 Handbrake cables corroded but still intact

Engine sump leaking badly(rotten)

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

Nearside Rear slight bumper area damage

Pass 26 Nov 2014 79,479 miles

nearside front door shut has a hole but not within specified area

Fail 25 Nov 2014 79,479 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

nearside front door shut has a hole but not within specified area

rear brake discs poor condition

Pass 13 Nov 2013 74,018 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 52,685 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 52,685 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Accident Damage Offside Rear Corner

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

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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MJ59 HFO is a 2009 Citroen Relay in Grey 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 MJ59 HFO, 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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MJ59 HFO is a 2009 Citroen Relay, first registered on 30 October 2009.

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