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LC59 HVT

2009 Citroen Relay

Silver Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

61,158 mi
Last recorded61,158 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen Relay99,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC59 HVT
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 61,158 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Fail 23 Oct 2025 61,158 miles

Front Outline marker lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Pass 19 Sep 2024 59,239 miles

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE AREA. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 57,569 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2023 57,568 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 57,423 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHED SIDE WALL( CUT IN TREAD ). (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH FRONT TYRES PERISHED SIDE WALLS. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Sep 2022 57,422 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working MIRROR REPETER NOT WORKING. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHED SIDE WALL( CUT IN TREAD ). (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH FRONT TYRES PERISHED SIDE WALLS. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 56,997 miles

Offside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive BOTTOM PULLEY AREA. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing TYRE CRACKING IN TREAD`S. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Sep 2021 56,995 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive BOTTOM PULLEY AREA. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing TYRE CRACKING IN TREAD`S. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 55,599 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2020 55,598 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 53,925 miles

park brake efficiency just met requirement

Pass 6 Sep 2018 51,412 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 51,412 miles

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 21 Sep 2017 49,646 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 49,646 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel distorted INNER WHEEL RIM RUBBING ON BRAKE CALIPAIR. (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 45,519 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 45,515 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 42,714 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 40,505 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 38,706 miles

Parking brake requirements only just met it would appear that the parking brake sytem may need repair or adjustment

Fail 29 Oct 2013 38,706 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 35,813 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 35,813 miles

Centre Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 HVT is a 2009 Citroen Relay in Silver with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 LC59 HVT, 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 HVT registered?

LC59 HVT is a 2009 Citroen Relay, first registered on 29 October 2009.

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