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LV09 BWL

2009 Citroen Relay

Silver Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

163,496 mi
Last recorded163,496 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen Relay99,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV09 BWL
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 163,496 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 142,548 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 131,044 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 119,633 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 119,357 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Apr 2019 119,341 miles

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

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

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

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

power steering component weeping oil

Pass 3 Apr 2018 114,868 miles

both side repeater lenses missing

nearside mirror unit damaged

offside front top mount stiff/noisy

power steering component weeping oil

rear leaf spring bushes deteriorated

Fail 31 Mar 2018 114,808 miles

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

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

both side repeater lenses missing

nearside mirror unit damaged

offside front top mount stiff/noisy

power steering component weeping oil

rear leaf spring bushes deteriorated

Pass 11 Apr 2017 104,540 miles

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

Nearside Front pad wear sensor worn through

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak power steering fluid leak ()

both side repeaters missing lens covers

Fail 10 Apr 2017 104,536 miles

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

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

Nearside Front pad wear sensor worn through

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak power steering fluid leak ()

both side repeaters missing lens covers

Pass 1 Apr 2016 89,561 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 79,004 miles

side repeaters condition

Fail 2 Apr 2015 79,004 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

side repeaters condition

Pass 14 Apr 2014 66,744 miles

eml light on

Fail 11 Apr 2014 66,680 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

e.m.l. light on

Pass 18 Apr 2013 54,727 miles

eml on

side repeater condition

wipers smearing

Fail 17 Apr 2013

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

eml on

side repeaters condition

wipers smearing

Pass 10 Apr 2012 43,261 miles

offside side reapeater & both rear lamp units damaged - nearside front brake warning wires insecure & chaffed - scuffing to nearside front & offside rear tyres

slight wear to all brake discs

Fail 10 Apr 2012 43,261 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside side reapeater & both rear lamp units damaged - nearside front brake warning wires insecure & chaffed - scuffing to nearside front & offside rear tyres

slight wear to all brake discs

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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LV09 BWL is a 2009 Citroen Relay in Silver with a 2,198cc 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 LV09 BWL, 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 LV09 BWL registered?

LV09 BWL is a 2009 Citroen Relay, first registered on 17 March 2009.

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