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FG12 DVB

2012 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2021
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

170,810 mi
Last recorded170,810 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2020
Typical for 2012 Citroen Relay93,940 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG12 DVB
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2020 170,810 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2020 170,810 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 168,018 miles

Large cut to inner sidewall of NSR tyre - no cords visable

NS mirror badly damaged

Fail 9 Jan 2019 168,017 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Large cut to inner sidewall of NSR tyre - no cords visable

NS mirror badly damaged

Pass 8 Jan 2018 157,927 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 Jan 2018 157,927 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Jan 2017 138,221 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin esp o/s (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

l/h/f side marker inop

Fail 10 Jan 2017 138,016 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint o/s under vehicle (2.3.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin esp o/s (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

l/h/f side marker inop

Pass 8 Jan 2016 115,589 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 115,589 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 13 Jan 2015 90,756 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 90,756 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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FG12 DVB is a 2012 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 FG12 DVB, 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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FG12 DVB is a 2012 Citroen Relay, first registered on 21 March 2012.

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