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BD59 SGO

2009 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

185,099 mi
Last recorded185,099 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen Relay99,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD59 SGO
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 185,099 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 181,540 miles

Central Front Lower Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Outer Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Nov 2023 181,521 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 178,040 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2022 178,040 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 177,593 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 171,205 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 161,147 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Jan 2019 161,147 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 154,391 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 154,391 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 146,281 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 146,281 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 137,623 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 137,515 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 5 Jan 2015 129,446 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 129,446 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 118,298 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 108,282 miles

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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BD59 SGO is a 2009 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 BD59 SGO, 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 BD59 SGO registered?

BD59 SGO is a 2009 Citroen Relay, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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