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BX61 AKU

2012 Citroen Relay

Silver Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

54,385 mi
Last recorded54,385 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen Relay93,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX61 AKU
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 54,385 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2025 52,276 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction Film on passenger window. (3.1 (a) (i))

Unable to visibly check brake pads due to wheel trim design.

Fail 25 Feb 2025 52,276 miles

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

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction Film on passenger window. (3.1 (a) (i))

Unable to visibly check brake pads due to wheel trim design.

Pass 27 Feb 2024 50,562 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 46,742 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2023 46,738 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 42,120 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 40,259 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn cracking and perishing in side wall..... tyre age 3411

Offside Rear tyre worn cracking and perishing in side wall..... tyre age 3411

spare tyre unused but age 3411

Pass 5 Feb 2020 39,767 miles

Nearside Front slight damage to mirror glass

Pass 13 Feb 2019 39,176 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 37,195 miles

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

nearside and offside rear tyres outer walls worn

Fail 26 Feb 2018 37,195 miles

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

Offside Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

nearside and offside rear tyres outer walls worn

Pass 12 Jan 2017 33,649 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 33,649 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 29,589 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 22,278 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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BX61 AKU is a 2012 Citroen Relay in Silver with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BX61 AKU, 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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BX61 AKU is a 2012 Citroen Relay, first registered on 23 January 2012.

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