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BU09 ZSV

2009 Citroen Relay

Grey Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,809 mi
Last recorded72,809 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen Relay99,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU09 ZSV
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 72,809 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2025 72,173 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2025 72,173 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2024 71,377 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 70,552 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 69,759 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 69,032 miles

Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2021 68,989 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 68,058 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 67,639 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2019 67,639 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 67,028 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 66,226 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 65,193 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 63,955 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 May 2014 63,670 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 May 2013 62,967 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 62,927 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2013 62,900 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 62,167 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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BU09 ZSV is a 2009 Citroen Relay in Grey with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BU09 ZSV, 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 BU09 ZSV registered?

BU09 ZSV is a 2009 Citroen Relay, first registered on 3 March 2009.

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