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BD58 LYJ

2009 Citroen Relay

Yellow Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2020
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

99,702 mi
Last recorded99,702 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2019
Typical for 2009 Citroen Relay99,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD58 LYJ
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2009
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2019 99,702 miles

Battery warning lamp on dash

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle rebound rubbers deteriorated

Fail 17 Apr 2019 99,702 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Battery warning lamp on dash

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle rebound rubbers deteriorated

Pass 19 Mar 2018 86,520 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 69,415 miles

E.M.L light on.

exhaust silencer outer cover corroded.

Fail 8 Mar 2017 69,410 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance on mirror (1.4.A.2e)

E.M.L light on.

exhaust silencer outer cover corroded.

Pass 7 Mar 2017 69,415 miles

E.M.L light on.

exhaust silencer outer cover corroded.

Pass 30 Dec 2015 60,033 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2015 60,033 miles

Offside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 31 Dec 2014 53,426 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2014 53,425 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2013 47,180 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2013 47,178 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 31 Dec 2012 41,630 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2012 41,628 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 36,461 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2011 36,459 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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BD58 LYJ is a 2009 Citroen Relay in Yellow with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 BD58 LYJ, 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 BD58 LYJ registered?

BD58 LYJ is a 2009 Citroen Relay, first registered on 19 January 2009.

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