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BG59 BVH

2009 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

149,341 mi
Last recorded149,341 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen Relay99,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG59 BVH
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2024 149,341 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2024 149,324 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2023 149,080 miles
Fail 5 May 2023 149,070 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 148,959 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2022 148,959 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 147,598 miles

Both Front Wishbone Rear Bushes Deteriorated

Both Rear Tyres Scuffed on Outer Walls

Pass 21 Mar 2019 144,138 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 138,207 miles

Exhaust Deteriorated

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 134,762 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 113,892 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both front shocks damp

o/s/r disc slight corrosion

Pass 23 Sep 2013 95,077 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 53,597 miles

front screen damaged

Fail 23 Jul 2012 53,597 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front screen damaged

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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BG59 BVH is a 2009 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BG59 BVH, 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 BG59 BVH registered?

BG59 BVH is a 2009 Citroen Relay, first registered on 30 October 2009.

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