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L6 SWR

2012 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

171,117 mi
Last recorded171,117 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen Relay93,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL6 SWR
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 171,117 miles

Advise Surface corrosion to Underbody

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

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

Rear Advise Rear brake pads worn low (Just acceptable)

Pass 28 Jan 2025 168,386 miles

Nearside Front Advise Small cut to Tyre but is not deep enough to reach the chords

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

Pass 18 Jan 2024 168,418 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil just acceptable (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 160,865 miles

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 158,066 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2021 158,064 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 155,890 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 136,407 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 111,748 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 83,194 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 53,188 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 51,359 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 41,944 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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L6 SWR is a 2012 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 L6 SWR, 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 L6 SWR registered?

L6 SWR is a 2012 Citroen Relay, first registered on 1 November 2012.

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