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BJ59 BCE

2009 Citroen Relay

Blue Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

168,273 mi
Last recorded168,273 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen Relay99,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ59 BCE
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 168,273 miles

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill corroded x2 marked with yellow chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 22 Oct 2025 168,118 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater missing mirror repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill corroded x2 marked with yellow chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2024 162,239 miles

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

both offside and nearside outer sills corroded

Fail 16 Oct 2024 162,220 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both front wheel bearings not checked

both offside and nearside outer sills corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2023 150,035 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2023 150,033 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 145,035 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi joint deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 138,466 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2021 138,466 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working Mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 135,612 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 126,492 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 117,263 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front slight bind

Pass 10 Apr 2017 107,844 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Not properly seen (3.5.1g)

Front exhaust flexi section deteriorated, one support rubber mounting broken.

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside door mirror smaller lower glass of two cracked.

Fail 10 Apr 2017 107,844 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Not properly seen (3.5.1g)

Front exhaust flexi section deteriorated, one support rubber mounting broken.

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside door mirror smaller lower glass of two cracked.

Pass 4 Apr 2016 96,537 miles

Nearside Front Cut in tyre tread,no cords visible.Devoid of tread outer raised edge.

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

Fail 4 Apr 2016 96,537 miles

Nearside Front Cut in tyre tread,no cords visible.Devoid of tread outer raised edge.

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2015 84,165 miles

NSF Headlamp beam pattern poor, condensation in lens.

NSR Tyre perished, cracking between tread.

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 73,275 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2013 72,467 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 72,467 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 67,649 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

center stop only 50% working

has large crack in o/s of the windscreen but not obstructing the drivers view of the road

Fail 25 Sep 2012 67,646 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

center stop only 50% working

has large crack in o/s of the windscreen but not obstructing the drivers view of the road

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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BJ59 BCE is a 2009 Citroen Relay in Blue with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BJ59 BCE, 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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BJ59 BCE is a 2009 Citroen Relay, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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