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FV12 VNU

2012 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2021
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

138,426 mi
Last recorded138,426 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2020
Typical for 2012 Citroen Relay93,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV12 VNU
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2020 138,426 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 101,642 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2019 101,512 miles

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm rear bush both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 84,417 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 84,416 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 80,996 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both inner (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 71,183 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 63,343 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 50,427 miles

n/s/rear tyre punctured

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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FV12 VNU is a 2012 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 FV12 VNU, 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 FV12 VNU registered?

FV12 VNU is a 2012 Citroen Relay, first registered on 19 June 2012.

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