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BD12 VUM

2012 Citroen Relay

Blue Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

141,648 mi
Last recorded141,648 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen Relay93,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD12 VUM
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 141,648 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 138,306 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2024 138,295 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2023 136,836 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2023 136,829 miles

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 22 Dec 2022 135,962 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 135,317 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 135,279 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2018 130,974 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 119,326 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. n/s 209 kgf o/s 392 kgf (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed frayed on edge (5.2.2b)

Fail 21 Jul 2017 119,326 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose split (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. n/s 209 kgf o/s 392 kgf (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed frayed on edge (5.2.2b)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 93,914 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre on 3mm

Nearside repeater lens missing

Offside Front tyre on 3mm

coolant leak

Fail 24 Jun 2016 93,913 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front tyre on 3mm

Offside Front tyre on 3mm

coolant leak

Pass 2 Jul 2015 73,410 miles

Emissions to low for tester PASS

N/S side repeter outer cover missing bulb starting to fade

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear wheels tight to spin by hand when jacked up not binding on Brake Tester

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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BD12 VUM is a 2012 Citroen Relay in Blue with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BD12 VUM, 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 BD12 VUM registered?

BD12 VUM is a 2012 Citroen Relay, first registered on 23 July 2012.

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