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BV62 KNJ

2012 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2025
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

141,439 mi
Last recorded141,439 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 Citroen Relay93,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV62 KNJ
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2024 141,439 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides, rear bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides, corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Sep 2024 141,228 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 132,297 miles

Front Both sides, shock absorbers corroded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides, Rear bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Both sides, shock absorbers corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2022 127,822 miles

Central Front Upper Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Pipes to rack (2.1.5 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides, rear bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front and rear shock absorbers corroded

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 8 Sep 2022 127,822 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Central Front Upper Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Pipes to rack (2.1.5 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides, rear bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front and rear shock absorbers corroded

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 125,142 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides, Rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides, corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Front Upper Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Steering rack pipes (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Door mirror cluster damaged

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Light cluster damaged

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

Offside Door mirror cluster damaged

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 7 Sep 2021 125,142 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides, Rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides, corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Front Upper Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Steering rack pipes (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Door mirror cluster damaged

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Light cluster damaged

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

Offside Door mirror cluster damaged

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 115,927 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides, Rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Door mirror cluster damaged

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

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber top mount crunches when steering operated

Fail 14 Sep 2020 115,927 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides, Rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Door mirror cluster damaged

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 102,774 miles

Nearside Door mirror cluster damaged

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides, seem low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides, (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 87,269 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2018 87,289 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 70,677 miles

Nearside Front mirror cluster damaged

Fail 29 Aug 2017 70,677 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working in mirror (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Nearside Front mirror cluster damaged

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Sep 2016 55,127 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 39,875 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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BV62 KNJ 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 BV62 KNJ, 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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BV62 KNJ is a 2012 Citroen Relay, first registered on 30 September 2012.

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