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AO12 NHZ

2012 Citroen Relay

Black Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

141,361 mi
Last recorded141,361 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen Relay93,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 NHZ
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 141,361 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Both light unit lenses damaged

Fail 1 Dec 2025 141,361 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative Both (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Both light unit lenses damaged

Pass 3 Dec 2024 138,096 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

rear lamps lens cracked offside and nearside

Fail 3 Dec 2024 138,096 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

rear lamps lens cracked offside and nearside

Pass 23 Nov 2023 129,652 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Nov 2023 129,652 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 122,529 miles

Front Brake pad warning wires not connected

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most partially split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Light lens cracked

Pass 18 Jun 2021 114,544 miles

Front Both brake pad wear indicator wires not connected

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Rear Light lens cracked

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

Fail 14 Jun 2021 114,469 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative Both (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Both brake pad wear indicator wires not connected

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Rear Light lens cracked

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

Pass 22 May 2020 112,204 miles

Both headlights slightly condensated

Fail 22 May 2020 112,204 miles

Both headlights slightly condensated

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 106,455 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2018 106,452 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Close to outer sidewall ()

Pass 4 Jul 2017 85,047 miles

Nearside Front wishbone rear bush starting to deteriorate

Nearside Rear tyre has curb rash around tyre

Offside Front rear wishbone bush starting to deteriorate

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance taped onto wing mirror (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 3 Jul 2017 85,046 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front wishbone rear bush starting to deteriorate

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear tyre has curb rash around tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front rear wishbone bush starting to deteriorate

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged abs wire chaffing on hose (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance taped onto wing mirror (1.4.A.2e)

front and rear discs lipped

Pass 20 Jul 2016 60,943 miles

both front tyres on 1.6 mm

engine cover/undertrays fitted

front wipers smeary

no emmisions detected

Pass 29 Jul 2015 41,580 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

ns front tyre sidewall scuffed

ns wing reapeater damage but still visible from a reasonable distance

Fail 14 Jul 2015 41,189 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nsf tyre side wall scuffed

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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AO12 NHZ is a 2012 Citroen Relay in Black with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2012 Citroen Relay models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 93,940 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 AO12 NHZ, 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 14 years old, this Citroen Relay is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AO12 NHZ registered?

AO12 NHZ is a 2012 Citroen Relay, first registered on 17 July 2012.

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