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AU12 VSX

2012 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

179,137 mi
Last recorded179,137 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen Relay93,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 VSX
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 179,137 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 108,257 miles

Both front driveshaft inner gaiters slightly stained

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs rusted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer mounting rubbers perished (all four) (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear tail pipe mounting rubber perished (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush Both rear leaf spring front bushes getting worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake grabs

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

Rear Bump stops unserviceable

Rear bumper damaged

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 103,440 miles

gears stiff

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear both rear bump stops defective

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2023 103,440 miles

Central Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear both rear bump stops defective

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

gears stiff

Pass 8 Aug 2022 97,580 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

coolant low

engine sump very rusty

gears stiff

nearside rear parking brake slower to operate

Pass 16 Aug 2021 92,858 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked along top (3.2 (a) (i))

parking brakes imbalanced

Fail 16 Aug 2021 92,858 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater likely to become detached insecure (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front lower wishbones rear inner bushes split and worn badly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked along top (3.2 (a) (i))

parking brakes imbalanced

Pass 21 Aug 2020 87,857 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked along top (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2020 87,857 miles

Central Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Emission control equipment obviously defective dpf rear pressure sensor pipe broken (8.2.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged badly cut through cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both starting to turn white slightly (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked along top (3.2 (a) (i))

coolant low

radiator leaking

Pass 26 Apr 2019 78,485 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

nearside rear handbrake slower

Fail 26 Apr 2019 78,485 miles

Nearside Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

nearside rear handbrake slower

Pass 8 May 2018 69,384 miles

a/c not working

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view cracked (8.1.2a)

Offside Front side repeater repaired

Fail 8 May 2018 69,384 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view cracked (8.1.2a)

Offside Front side repeater repaired

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

a/c not working

Pass 21 Apr 2017 60,846 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2016 51,751 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 39,504 miles

windscreen damaged but not in the swept area

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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AU12 VSX is a 2012 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AU12 VSX, 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 AU12 VSX registered?

AU12 VSX is a 2012 Citroen Relay, first registered on 24 April 2012.

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