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BF12 YWV

2012 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

152,139 mi
Last recorded152,139 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen Relay93,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 YWV
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2025 152,139 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Red oil light flashing

Fail 21 Jan 2025 152,132 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury lamp (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Red oil light flashing

Pass 19 Jan 2024 139,062 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2024 139,052 miles

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 134,149 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2022 134,149 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 132,640 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 130,347 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2020 130,347 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 121,655 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 112,884 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 105,035 miles

both front tyres slightly perished

Fail 31 Mar 2017 105,035 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres slightly perished

Pass 24 Feb 2016 92,311 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished on sidewalls

Fail 24 Feb 2016 92,311 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

both rear tyres slightly perished on sidewalls

Pass 4 Mar 2015 82,850 miles

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

nearside door mirror outer casing slightly damaged

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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BF12 YWV 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 62.5%.

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 BF12 YWV, 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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BF12 YWV is a 2012 Citroen Relay, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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