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LC59 ESY

2009 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

156,938 mi
Last recorded156,938 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen Relay99,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC59 ESY
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 156,938 miles

Both outer sills rusting

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2025 151,619 miles

Both inner and outer sills heavily corroded

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2025 151,616 miles

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Both sides - front mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Both inner and outer sills heavily corroded

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 143,585 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both outer sills starting to rust

lamp on passengers side mirror broken

Pass 13 Sep 2023 136,877 miles

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

both inner and outer sills starting to rust

engine oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2022 130,759 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 124,456 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 118,152 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 110,814 miles

centre exhaust box outer skin rusting

passengers side mirror head loose at top mount [cable tied]

rear bump stops showing signs of wear

slight bind on drivers side front wheel

Pass 20 Sep 2018 100,717 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2017 90,855 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2016 82,124 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 70,182 miles

nail in offside rear tyre

nearside repeater lens broken

Pass 27 Oct 2014 56,723 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 41,589 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 41,589 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 29,964 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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LC59 ESY is a 2009 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 LC59 ESY, 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 LC59 ESY registered?

LC59 ESY is a 2009 Citroen Relay, first registered on 27 October 2009.

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