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DE12 YZY

2012 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2024
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

141,629 mi
Last recorded141,629 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2023
Typical for 2012 Citroen Relay93,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE12 YZY
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2023 141,629 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all flexis (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

underbody and all suspension surface corrosion

Pass 14 Nov 2022 134,371 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2022 134,370 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 118,016 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 105,702 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 101,733 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 87,574 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge devoid of tread (4.1.E.1)

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

front tyres different size to rear

nearside rear body trim missing

offside rear body trim insecure

Fail 19 Apr 2017 87,574 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete worn through to metal (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Side repeater missing incorporated in mirror which is missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage light lens broken (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge devoid of tread (4.1.E.1)

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

front tyres different size to rear

nearside rear body trim missing

offside rear body trim insecure

Pass 28 Apr 2016 70,420 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

front tyres wearing on edges

o/s/r lens slightly damadged

Pass 30 Apr 2015 53,063 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2015 53,063 miles

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

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

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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DE12 YZY is a 2012 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 DE12 YZY, 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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DE12 YZY is a 2012 Citroen Relay, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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