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DV12 WHR

2012 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

193,977 mi
Last recorded193,977 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen Relay93,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV12 WHR
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 193,977 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 178,875 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2023 162,773 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2023 162,770 miles

Front Position lamp not working n/s and o/s (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Oct 2022 148,018 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 133,395 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2021 133,394 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 118,947 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2020 118,946 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 97,929 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 81,894 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2018 81,894 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 67,244 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 50,809 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 50,809 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 37,592 miles

Offside 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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DV12 WHR 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 68.8%.

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 DV12 WHR, 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 DV12 WHR registered?

DV12 WHR is a 2012 Citroen Relay, first registered on 27 April 2012.

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