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DE12 YZZ

2012 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

173,032 mi
Last recorded173,032 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen Relay93,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 173,032 miles

Offside Rear brake disc back plate incomplete

Oil leak, but not excessive at front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear bump stops perished

Pass 18 Apr 2024 153,726 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Central seat belt slow to retract

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity damaged (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside number plate light lens missing

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

Fail 10 Apr 2024 153,363 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Central seat belt slow to retract

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity damaged (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside number plate light lens missing

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

Pass 18 Apr 2023 143,789 miles

engine oil and power steering leaks

N/S/F centre seat belt slow to retract

N/S/R light lense damaged

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

O/S/R no light lense missing

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed centre seat belt (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides front (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2023 143,789 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. and worn edges (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

N/S/F centre seat belt slow to retract

N/S/R light lense damaged

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

O/S/R no light lense missing

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed centre seat belt (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides front (3.4 (b) (i))

engine oil and power steering leaks

Pass 9 Mar 2022 134,575 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pads appear to be getting low (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

O/S/F tyre starting to get low worn on edges

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

Fail 9 Mar 2022 134,575 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pads appear to be getting low (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

O/S/F tyre starting to get low worn on edges

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 120,549 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2019 104,111 miles

slight damage to o/s front inner sill section

Pass 12 May 2018 83,314 miles

N/S/F shocker is misting in oil

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front brake pads getting low

wiper blades poor

Pass 12 May 2017 70,052 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2017 70,052 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 May 2016 60,048 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 43,437 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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DE12 YZZ is a 2012 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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