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BX59 KKV

2009 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

248,601 mi
Last recorded248,601 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen Relay99,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX59 KKV
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 248,601 miles

Engine component plugs disconnected.

Engine coolant temperature sensor wiring plugged into loose temperature sensor.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front axle tyre sizes are 225/70R15 and the rear axle are 215/70R15

MOT System recognised todays mileage as the same as the last MOT test

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Slightly perished (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Oil temperature was taken to recheck the DSM emissions after initial was void - Oil was breathing heavily out of the dipstick tube.

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2026 248,601 miles

Nearside Front Lower Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Solar panel mounted to the screen (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working 2nd LED Amber marker lamp (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working 2nd Amber Marker (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Electrical wiring connectors for braking disconnected Brake pad wear wiring (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Engine component plugs disconnected.

Engine coolant temperature sensor wiring plugged into loose temperature sensor.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front axle tyre sizes are 225/70R15 and the rear axle are 215/70R15

MOT System recognised todays mileage as the same as the last MOT test

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Slightly perished (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil temperature was taken to recheck the DSM emissions after initial was void - Oil was breathing heavily out of the dipstick tube.

Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which changes the emitted colour Nearside rear lamp is a full LED tyre and the offside rear is a standard bulb version (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Has multiple stone chip damages (Three) (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 248,601 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2024 248,601 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 248,601 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2023 248,601 miles

Emissions unable to be completed needs to be retested when system repaired (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board no tail pipe (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside reverse light inop

Pass 15 Nov 2022 248,601 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2022 248,601 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 248,601 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 248,601 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure rubber split (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn and dust cover split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Outline marker lamp not working both rear body markers (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Position lamp not working both rear (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust mounting defective rubbers cracking/ starting to split (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 248,601 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 248,601 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 244,983 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 216,962 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 203,897 miles

N/S Wiper blade slightly worn

Offside Front Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel balljoint (2.2.A.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stone chips x2 (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Oct 2016 203,896 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light lens broken (1.2.1e)

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

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

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

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

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

N/S Wiper blade slightly worn

Offside Front Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel balljoint (2.2.A.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stone chips x2 (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 189,055 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 174,892 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 134,419 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 134,419 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

N/S/R Brake has slight bind.

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Washer jets need adjustment.

Pass 17 Oct 2012 98,335 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 98,335 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 68,445 miles

Both rear brakes have slight bind.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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BX59 KKV is a 2009 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 BX59 KKV, 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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BX59 KKV is a 2009 Citroen Relay, first registered on 1 December 2009.

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