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LR59 XVU

2009 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2024
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

266,866 mi
Last recorded266,866 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2023
Typical for 2009 Citroen Relay99,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR59 XVU
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2023 266,866 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

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

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

Both sides - front Suspension arm rubber bushes are deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Couple of minor stone chips in the front windscreen

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Exhaust system is corroded / rear box outer skin flaking off

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Hand brake has just met minimum mot requirements, needs adjustment / repair

Hand brake just met minimum mot requirements, needs adjustment / repair

Hand brake lever has very little reserve travel

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished

Nearside body is slightly damaged / scraped

Nearside front headlamp is slightly damp

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside rear corner is slightly damaged / scraped

Rear Axle pins & bushes are worn but not resulting in excessive movement

Some body trims are missing / some are slightly scuffed / damaged

slight oil leak in the engine Bay Area

slight play in the steering rack / front track rod ends

Fail 20 Oct 2023 266,805 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

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

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

Both sides - front Suspension arm rubber bushes are deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Couple of minor stone chips in the front windscreen

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Exhaust system is corroded / rear box outer skin flaking off

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Hand brake just met minimum mot requirements, needs adjustment / repair

Hand brake lever has very little reserve travel

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished

Nearside body is slightly damaged / scraped

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

Offside rear corner is slightly damaged / scraped

Rear Axle pins & bushes are worn but not resulting in excessive movement

Some body trims are missing / some are slightly scuffed / damaged

slight oil leak in the engine Bay Area

slight play in the steering rack / front track rod ends

Pass 25 Mar 2021 263,440 miles

Both front Lower Suspension arm rubber bushes are deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Both rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bushes are deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Exhaust system is corroded / rear box outer skin flaking off

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished / cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside body is slightly damaged / scraped

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished / cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Offside rear corner is slightly damaged / scraped

couple of minor stone chips in the front windscreen

slight oil leak in the engine Bay Area

slight play in the steering rack / front track rod ends

Fail 16 Mar 2021 263,440 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect also damp (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Both front Lower Suspension arm rubber bushes are deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Both rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bushes are deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Exhaust system is corroded / rear box outer skin flaking off

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished / cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside body is slightly damaged / scraped

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished / cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Offside rear corner is slightly damaged / scraped

couple of minor stone chips in the front windscreen

slight oil leak in the engine Bay Area

slight play in the steering rack / front track rod ends

Pass 4 Apr 2019 256,763 miles

Both rear tyres are getting close to the legal limit

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Exhaust rear box is corroded

Hand brake just minimum requirements for performance & imbalance, needs adjustment / repair

NS body is slightly damaged

NSF & OSF Lower Suspension arm rubber bushes are deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

NSF headlamp has dampness / water

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view

OSR & NSR Lower Suspension arm rubber bushes are deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

couple of minor stone chips in the front windscreen in zone A & B

slight oiled in the engine Bay Area

Fail 4 Apr 2019 256,763 miles

Both rear tyres are getting close to the legal limit

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Exhaust rear box is corroded

Hand brake just minimum requirements for performance & imbalance, needs adjustment / repair

NS body is slightly damaged

NSF & OSF Lower Suspension arm rubber bushes are deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

NSF headlamp has dampness / water

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view

OSR & NSR Lower Suspension arm rubber bushes are deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

couple of minor stone chips in the front windscreen in zone A & B

slight oiled in the engine Bay Area

Pass 10 Apr 2018 249,257 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

OSR lens full of water

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear box corroded

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rears (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 359,639 miles

exhaust corroded

head lamp aims on lowest settings

Pass 14 Sep 2015 310,623 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 310,620 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 241,148 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 241,143 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 111,038 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 89,594 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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LR59 XVU is a 2009 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 LR59 XVU, 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 LR59 XVU registered?

LR59 XVU is a 2009 Citroen Relay, first registered on 23 September 2009.

Is LR59 XVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR59 XVU shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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