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KP12 VVW

2012 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

127,072 mi
Last recorded127,072 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen Relay93,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP12 VVW
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 127,072 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Dec 2025 127,066 miles

Suspension locking device ineffective u bolts both side not through nylock (5.3.6 (b))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 122,146 miles

Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively both rears (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 27 Dec 2024 122,143 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 118,150 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 115,202 miles

emissions too clean

Fail 26 Aug 2022 115,202 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

emissions too clean

Pass 26 Oct 2021 108,228 miles

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Wing mirror damaged, bottom mirror cracked.

Fail 25 Oct 2021 108,228 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both inop. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Large cut in tyre exposing cords. (215/70 R15 C) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coolant level below minimum.

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower arm ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Wing mirror damaged, bottom mirror cracked.

Outline marker lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning OSR + NSF outline marker lamps inop. (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 100,421 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Sections of brake pipe covered in grease preventing full inspection. (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Advise clean and investigation. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm bushes splitting from outer casing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower arm ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged Lower mirror for magnification damaged slightly. ()

Pass 11 Oct 2019 92,152 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All visible pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Engine oil sump corroded (no leaks)

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

Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged NSF + OSF Units damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Glass damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak underside (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSR + OSR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Oct 2019 92,152 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Poor/no kick up (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Poor/no kick up and too low (4.1.2 (c))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All visible pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Engine oil sump corroded (no leaks)

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

Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged NSF + OSF Units damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Glass damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak underside (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSR + OSR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 85,726 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 77,133 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 67,944 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 63,854 miles

offside front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 3 Jun 2015 50,409 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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KP12 VVW is a 2012 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 KP12 VVW, 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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KP12 VVW is a 2012 Citroen Relay, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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