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AV12 VEA

2012 Citroen Relay

Black Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

144,699 mi
Last recorded144,699 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen Relay93,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 VEA
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 144,699 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2025 144,699 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2024 144,030 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2023 143,048 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2023 143,048 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Oct 2022 142,260 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 125,840 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 108,576 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 102,582 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 101,844 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 99,977 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 81,865 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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AV12 VEA is a 2012 Citroen Relay in Black with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 AV12 VEA, 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 AV12 VEA registered?

AV12 VEA is a 2012 Citroen Relay, first registered on 21 May 2012.

Is AV12 VEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV12 VEA shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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