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LM59 XNL

2009 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

118,783 mi
Last recorded118,783 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen Relay99,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM59 XNL
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 118,783 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2025 118,774 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOTH FRONT LOWER BALL JOINTS (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting NEAR SUSPENSION MOUNTING POINT (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting INNER ARCH (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting INNER SILL NEAR JACKING POINT AND WITHIN 30cm OF SUBFRAME BOLT (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting AFTER WHEEL INNER SILL CORRODED NEAR SUSPENSION MOUNTING POINT (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced CORRODED AROUND PATCH INNER SILL (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 116,233 miles

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rust hole not within 30 cm of any mountain point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 10 Sep 2024 116,230 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rust hole not within 30 cm of any mountain point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 113,999 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 112,407 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases turbo - exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush started to deteriorate. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2022 112,407 miles

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill next to rear spring hanger. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases turbo - exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush started to deteriorate. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 109,707 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 107,574 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2020 107,574 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 105,271 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Evidence of leaks vehicle underside not excessive at present advise check (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2019 105,271 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Evidence of leaks vehicle underside not excessive at present advise check (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2018 97,770 miles

EXHAUST BOX OUTER CASING CORODED

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

Fail 14 Dec 2018 97,770 miles

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

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

EXHAUST BOX OUTER CASING CORODED

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2017 89,597 miles

Central Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

exhaust silencer corroded

nearside front side repeater damaged

nearside rear tyre has cut in side wall, no cords exposed

rear goods door cannot be opened as the have been secured in the closed position

Fail 2 Dec 2017 89,597 miles

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

Central Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

exhaust silencer corroded

nearside front side repeater damaged

nearside rear tyre has cut in side wall, no cords exposed

rear goods door cannot be opened as the have been secured in the closed position

Pass 15 Nov 2016 80,428 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp with indicator (1.1.A.3f)

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

exhaust tail box corroded

nearside rear tyre has cut in outer side wall, no cords exposed

Pass 24 Nov 2015 71,805 miles

exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2014 62,018 miles

engine oil level on minimum

exhaust silencer corroded

side loading door runners faulty

Pass 29 Nov 2013 53,038 miles

exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 28 Nov 2013 53,038 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

exhaust silencer corroded

offside rear view mirror damaged

Fail 28 Nov 2012 43,480 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 43,480 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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LM59 XNL 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 60.9%.

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 LM59 XNL, 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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LM59 XNL is a 2009 Citroen Relay, first registered on 27 November 2009.

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