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AV09 LWU

2009 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2016
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

231,078 mi
Last recorded231,078 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2016
Typical for 2009 Citroen Relay99,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV09 LWU
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 26 Jul 2016 231,078 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported ALL MOUNTING RUBBERS SPLIT (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases SYSTEM BROKEN AT DPF (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp TOO BRIGHT (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI PIPE DETERIOATED (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement WISHBONE REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

OIL LEAK

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases SILENCER CORRODED (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Jun 2015 213,277 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 213,277 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 196,689 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Jun 2013 196,689 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 May 2012 141,272 miles

Brake pad sensor not fitted to nearside front

Offside mirror flasher damaged

engine warning light on

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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AV09 LWU is a 2009 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 AV09 LWU, 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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AV09 LWU is a 2009 Citroen Relay, first registered on 19 June 2009.

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