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DL05 GAV

2009 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

164,477 mi
Last recorded164,477 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen Relay99,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL05 GAV
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 164,477 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 163,403 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Suspension + Underbody generally corroded

Fail 26 Feb 2025 163,381 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Suspension + Underbody generally corroded

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All 4 (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 30 Mar 2024 156,076 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Chassis/subframes corroded

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

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

Inner and outer sills corroded

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underbody corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2023 142,411 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 137,578 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 134,687 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 129,292 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 127,645 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 125,753 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 101,261 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint found with pry bar (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint found with pry bar (2.5.B.1a)

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

offside rear light cluster lens slightly damaged

slight oil leak

Fail 4 Jan 2017 101,149 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint found with pry bar (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint found with pry bar (2.5.B.1a)

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

offside rear light cluster lens slightly damaged

slight oil leak

Pass 6 Jan 2016 91,076 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 80,350 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 66,811 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 56,191 miles

offside rear brake binding

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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DL05 GAV is a 2009 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 DL05 GAV, 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 DL05 GAV registered?

DL05 GAV is a 2009 Citroen Relay, first registered on 14 December 2009.

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