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MJ59 RZW

2009 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

191,541 mi
Last recorded191,541 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen Relay99,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ59 RZW
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 191,541 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 190,452 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 189,184 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2022 182,885 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2022 182,885 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 177,837 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 175,106 miles

EXHAUST CORRODED

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

PARKING BRAKE ONLY JUST MET REQUIREMENTS

REAR BUMP STOPS DETERIORATED

Fail 28 Jan 2020 175,092 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

EXHAUST CORRODED

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

REAR BUMP STOPS DETERIORATED

Pass 3 Nov 2018 16,868 miles

FRONT DISC PADS GETTING LOW

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 160,506 miles

windscreen cracked at bottom but not effecting drivers view

Fail 28 Sep 2017 160,506 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

windscreen cracked at bottom but not effecting drivers view

Pass 6 Oct 2016 152,606 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

parking brake just past efficiency 16%

Pass 10 Nov 2015 146,361 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 146,361 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 9 Nov 2015 146,361 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2014 135,968 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2014 135,968 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 119,173 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 119,173 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 85,930 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Nov 2012 85,930 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 RZW is a 2009 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 RZW, 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 MJ59 RZW registered?

MJ59 RZW is a 2009 Citroen Relay, first registered on 26 November 2009.

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