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BK09 ELX

2009 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

148,081 mi
Last recorded148,081 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen Relay99,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK09 ELX
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 22 Jan 2025 148,081 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm outer belt. (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both front springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust silencer slightly loose outer skin corroded/loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced strut tower. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured side repeater. (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced strut tower. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s/f outer sill in two places. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 146,854 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under-side of body,offside front outer sill,both front inner wheel arch areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 1 Feb 2024 146,854 miles

Exhaust system insecure mountings perished/split (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under-side of body,offside front outer sill,both front inner wheel arch areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2023 145,275 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose outer skin corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front inner wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 143,910 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2021 141,439 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2021 141,435 miles

Exhaust system insecure 6 X mountings broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sills corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

coolant level below minimum

Pass 28 Nov 2019 137,762 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

all exhaust mounting rubbers deteriorated

some play/wear in drivers seat runners

Fail 27 Nov 2019 137,751 miles

Brake cable insecure parking brake (1.1.15 (c))

Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment parking brake mechanism seized (1.1.15 (f))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear-most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear-most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

all exhaust mounting rubbers deteriorated

some play/wear in drivers seat runners

Pass 12 Dec 2018 133,445 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

fuel filter housing damp

Fail 7 Dec 2018 133,428 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

fuel filter housing damp

Pass 23 Nov 2017 128,710 miles

EML on

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Dec 2016 125,501 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Electric window switch brocken

Offside Front Lower Lower edge of windscreen not in swept area has large crack

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 122,433 miles

EML on

Handbrake cables corroded x3

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Door lower catch brocken

Offside Electric window switch brocken

Fail 20 Nov 2015 122,433 miles

EML on

Handbrake cables corroded x3

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Door lower catch brocken

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Electric window switch brocken

Pass 5 Dec 2014 119,477 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 114,932 miles

Fuel filter housing damp

Slight play in rear leaf spring eye bushes

Pass 3 Dec 2012 110,229 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 103,619 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 103,619 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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BK09 ELX is a 2009 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 BK09 ELX, 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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BK09 ELX is a 2009 Citroen Relay, first registered on 20 April 2009.

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