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GN12 HTL

2012 Citroen Relay

Blue Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

191,258 mi
Last recorded191,258 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen Relay93,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN12 HTL
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 191,258 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2025 188,730 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 188,124 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 180,255 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 172,406 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2024 172,406 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Mar 2024 172,258 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Passenger's seat insecure 3rd row (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 162,300 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2023 162,297 miles

Central Front Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat Both Headlights (4.1.5 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2022 151,334 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2022 151,313 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 145,897 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 143,465 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 140,479 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2021 140,479 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 138,806 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 136,104 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 136,104 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 131,958 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 131,543 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 106,459 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 21 Apr 2016 106,457 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 90,005 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 90,000 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2014 61,883 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 29,742 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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GN12 HTL is a 2012 Citroen Relay in Blue with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 GN12 HTL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GN12 HTL registered?

GN12 HTL is a 2012 Citroen Relay, first registered on 18 May 2012.

Is GN12 HTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN12 HTL shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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