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BX12 HBP

2012 Citroen Relay

Grey Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

310,456 mi
Last recorded310,456 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen Relay93,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX12 HBP
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 310,456 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 296,591 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2023 225,614 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 168,469 miles

Engine covers/Under trays fitted

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

vehicle is under-sealed

Pass 22 Oct 2021 168,283 miles

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

Offside Lower Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Oct 2021 168,279 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly mounted (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Side repeater not working also damage evident - advise replacement (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside lower R.V. mirror missing

Pass 27 Aug 2020 159,673 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning inner bulb out (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside door indicator repeater and mirror casing damaged

Fail 25 Aug 2020 159,673 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Outline marker lamp light intensity obviously reduced centre (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning inner bulb out (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside door indicator repeater and mirror casing damaged

Fail 12 Aug 2020 159,652 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre tread surface ()

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

emissions tested,too low for a reading to be obtained

Pass 30 Jul 2019 152,617 miles

emissions tested,too low for a reading to be obtained

nearside rear lamp lens has red repair tape on stop light part of the lens

Fail 30 Jul 2019 152,617 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible damaged (0.1 (b))

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

emissions tested,too low for a reading to be obtained

nearside rear lamp lens has red repair tape on stop light part of the lens

Pass 7 Aug 2018 137,405 miles

emissions tested,too low for a reading to be obtained

Fail 3 Aug 2018 137,405 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

emissions tested,too low for a reading to be obtained

Pass 1 Aug 2017 117,898 miles

oil leak

Fail 1 Aug 2017 117,897 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

oil leak

Pass 21 Jul 2016 97,554 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 97,554 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 77,064 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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BX12 HBP is a 2012 Citroen Relay in Grey with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 BX12 HBP, 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 BX12 HBP registered?

BX12 HBP is a 2012 Citroen Relay, first registered on 1 August 2012.

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