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LM09 ZSJ

2009 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

284,222 mi
Last recorded284,222 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen Relay99,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM09 ZSJ
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 284,222 miles

Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s strut mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective front & rear (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion on n/s & o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s leaf spring front & rear mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

corrosion on o/s/f wheel arch

excessive corrosion within 32cm of o/s/r leaf spring front mount (outer sill)

Fail 10 Apr 2025 284,199 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s strut mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective front & rear (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion on n/s & o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s leaf spring front & rear mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

corrosion on o/s/f wheel arch

excessive corrosion within 32cm of o/s/r leaf spring front mount (outer sill)

Pass 27 Nov 2023 277,777 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s front & rear mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in centre less than 15mm (3.2 (a) (i))

corrosion on o/s/f wheel arch

corrosion on rear exhaust

manufactures covers fitted

Fail 24 Nov 2023 277,770 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front mount (inner & outer sill) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

manufactures covers fitted

corrosion on o/s/f wheel arch

corrosion on rear exhaust

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s front & rear mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in centre less than 15mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 267,375 miles

Nearside Front wheel has excessive binding

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

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

Parking brake lever pivot obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s front & rear mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 15mm stone chip in centre os screen (3.2 (a) (i))

corrosion on rear exhaust box

under covers fitted

Fail 22 Nov 2022 267,365 miles

Brake performance not tested due to excessive binding on n/s/f wheel (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (under wheel arch) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength anchor mount (inner sill) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front wheel has excessive binding

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

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

Parking brake lever pivot obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s front & rear mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 15mm stone chip in centre os screen (3.2 (a) (i))

corrosion on rear exhaust box

under covers fitted

Pass 19 Nov 2021 157,594 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2020 145,655 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 20 Nov 2020 145,655 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 May 2019 136,295 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 127,546 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 120,049 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 120,020 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 May 2016 106,492 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 96,473 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 83,386 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2013 67,458 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 53,302 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2012 53,302 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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LM09 ZSJ is a 2009 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 LM09 ZSJ, 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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LM09 ZSJ is a 2009 Citroen Relay, first registered on 29 May 2009.

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