2009 · 15 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2009 Citroen Relay MOT pass rate and common faults

580 MOT tests in 2024. 53.6% passed first time, compared with 58.4% for all cars the same age.

92Well below average
Passed first time53.6%
Failed or needed repairs46.4%
Typical mileage at test121,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 580 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements9.7%
  2. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect5.5%
  3. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction5.2%
  4. Position lamp: not working5.0%
  5. Service brake performance: excessively binding4.7%
  6. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps4.5%
  7. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.3%
  8. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.8%
  9. Headlamp aim: too low3.8%
  10. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength3.6%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics52.8%
  2. Brakes30.2%
  3. Suspension22.1%
  4. Body & chassis12.8%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)10.9%
  6. Emissions & leaks10.2%
  7. Tyres4.8%
  8. Seat belts & airbags3.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine14.8%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure10.9%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn10.5%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened10.0%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm9.3%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2009 Citroen Relay?

In 2024, 53.6% of 2009 Citroen Relay cars passed their MOT first time, across 580 tests. The average for all 15-year-old cars was 58.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2009 Citroen Relay?

The most common failure reasons were rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect; malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2009 Citroen Relay reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 92, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).