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LO09 MDJ

2009 Citroen Relay

Green Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

195,796 mi
Last recorded195,796 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen Relay99,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO09 MDJ
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 195,796 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 195,212 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2024 193,934 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 191,512 miles

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Dec 2022 191,490 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 49,687 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 1 Jul 2021

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 22 May 2019 164,709 miles

o/s/f seat belt frayed-exhaust corroded-exhaust flexi deteriorated-brake pipes covered by substance, unable to check properly-rear brake pads wearing low-n/s/f cv boot deteriorated

wishbone bushes slightly perished-both front ball joint boots deteriorated-both front anti roll bar link bushes perished-both rear wheel bearings have slight play-rear tyres outer walls perished

Fail 22 May 2019 164,709 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

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

o/s/f seat belt frayed-exhaust corroded-exhaust flexi deteriorated-brake pipes covered by substance, unable to check properly-rear brake pads wearing low-n/s/f cv boot deteriorated

wishbone bushes slightly perished-both front ball joint boots deteriorated-both front anti roll bar link bushes perished-both rear wheel bearings have slight play-rear tyres outer walls perished

Pass 15 May 2018 152,953 miles

Nearside Side loading door unable to open from inside or out

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Lamp unit has been repaired with clear tape

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 12 May 2018 152,884 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc Inner cv boot (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Registration plate lamp not working All rear no plate lights not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Side loading door unable to open from inside or out

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Lamp unit has been repaired with clear tape

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 13 May 2017 145,783 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 137,670 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear lamp lense cracked

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

oil leak

Fail 20 May 2016 137,633 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear lamp lense cracked

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

oil leak

Fail 19 May 2015 127,136 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2015 127,136 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 118,386 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 111,154 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 111,154 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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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LO09 MDJ is a 2009 Citroen Relay in Green with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 LO09 MDJ, 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 LO09 MDJ registered?

LO09 MDJ is a 2009 Citroen Relay, first registered on 10 August 2009.

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