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BV12 KZL

2012 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

160,745 mi
Last recorded160,745 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen Relay93,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 KZL
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 160,745 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 135,911 miles

Brake pad wear indicator light on

Coolant leak ()

Offside Outline marker lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Center light (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

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

Pass 18 Apr 2023 134,000 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 131,144 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake Pad Warning Light-On

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 23 Feb 2022 131,142 miles

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

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake Pad Warning Light-On

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Engine Mount Split

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 19 Jan 2021 125,289 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2021 125,288 miles

Nearside Front Fuel system component leaking Fuel Filter Housing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Outline marker lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 122,180 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2019 122,180 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 97,893 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2017 82,692 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2017 82,692 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Dec 2016 68,507 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 48,938 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 29,731 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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BV12 KZL is a 2012 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BV12 KZL, 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 BV12 KZL registered?

BV12 KZL is a 2012 Citroen Relay, first registered on 12 April 2012.

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The MOT history for BV12 KZL shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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