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BV09 XNJ

2009 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,166 mi
Last recorded90,166 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen Relay99,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV09 XNJ
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 90,166 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2025 90,163 miles

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outline marker lamp missing Central (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Outline marker lamp not working Central (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Aug 2024 81,905 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 75,405 miles

both front jacking points rusty

chassis rusty

handbrake cables rusty

nsf sill damaged

Fail 15 Aug 2023 75,395 miles

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

both front jacking points rusty

chassis rusty

handbrake cables rusty

nsf sill damaged

Pass 10 May 2022 72,776 miles
Fail 10 May 2022 72,776 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 67,703 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2021 67,703 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure mount bolts missing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 61,204 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 53,184 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides wishbone bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Provides insufficient washer liquid

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 46,242 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2017 46,230 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2016 37,069 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 36,479 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 May 2016 36,479 miles

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 May 2015 35,223 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 35,223 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2014 34,455 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 33,275 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 32,157 miles

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

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

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

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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BV09 XNJ is a 2009 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BV09 XNJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BV09 XNJ registered?

BV09 XNJ is a 2009 Citroen Relay, first registered on 29 May 2009.

Is BV09 XNJ safe to buy?

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