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BT61 FNV

2012 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

387,873 mi
Last recorded387,873 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen Relay93,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT61 FNV
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 387,873 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged Protective Coating Worn Away (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Leaf Spring Flat

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

Fail 26 Nov 2025 387,869 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged Protective Coating Worn Away (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Leaf Spring Flat

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2024 372,532 miles

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

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlights (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 354,774 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlights (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2023 354,774 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlights (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2022 338,280 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 322,198 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2021 322,195 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 305,491 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2020 304,665 miles

Exhaust system insecure flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2020 304,388 miles

Exhaust system insecure flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 May 2019 273,456 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 251,340 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2017 141,831 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 132,648 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 113,074 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Jan 2015 113,074 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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BT61 FNV is a 2012 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BT61 FNV, 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 BT61 FNV registered?

BT61 FNV is a 2012 Citroen Relay, first registered on 20 January 2012.

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