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BV59 ZXJ

2009 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

200,675 mi
Last recorded200,675 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2019
Typical for 2009 Citroen Relay99,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV59 ZXJ
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2019 200,675 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 190,095 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

exhaust rubbers split but secure

n/s tail lens cracked but no white light

o/s door pillar starting to crack

warning lights on dash

Fail 9 Jan 2018 190,091 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Fail 4 Jan 2018 190,086 miles

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

brake pedal rubber worn

exhaust rubbers split but secure

n/s tail lens cracked but no white light

o/s door pillar starting to crack

rear body mountings cracked

slight bind from both front wheels

warning lights on dash

Fail 20 Dec 2017 190,065 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

brake pedal rubber worn

exhaust rubbers split but secure

n/s tail lens cracked but no white light

o/s and n/s middle side markers inop

o/s door pillar starting to crack

rear body mountings cracked

slight bind from both front wheels

warning lights on dash

Pass 14 Dec 2016 176,980 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2016 176,978 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak (7.4.B.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail box (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 147,588 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2015 147,548 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 106,120 miles

o/s/r marker light inop

oil leak at gearbox/engine area

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

rear exhaust rubber weakend

Pass 9 Sep 2013 79,529 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Sep 2013 79,522 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 51,584 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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BV59 ZXJ is a 2009 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 BV59 ZXJ, 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 BV59 ZXJ registered?

BV59 ZXJ is a 2009 Citroen Relay, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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