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LR55 BLU

2009 Citroen Relay

Grey Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

91,456 mi
Last recorded91,456 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen Relay99,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR55 BLU
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 91,456 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2025 91,456 miles

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Sep 2024 89,312 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 86,548 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 83,456 miles

all underside of vehicle is showing signs of corrosion and brakepipes require a clean and waxoyl

Pass 20 Aug 2021 80,653 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 20 Aug 2021 80,653 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 75,620 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2020 75,493 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 114,523 miles

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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))

Fail 8 Apr 2019 114,522 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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 6 Apr 2018 66,449 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 62,519 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 59,641 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 54,253 miles

nearside & offside front tyre tread getting low

Pass 2 Sep 2014 49,213 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 43,988 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 38,081 miles

EXHAUST FRONT PIPE FLEXI WORN AND STARTING TO RATTLE

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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LR55 BLU is a 2009 Citroen Relay in Grey with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LR55 BLU, 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 LR55 BLU registered?

LR55 BLU is a 2009 Citroen Relay, first registered on 15 September 2009.

Is LR55 BLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR55 BLU shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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