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LA12 HFM

2012 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

76,074 mi
Last recorded76,074 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen Relay93,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA12 HFM
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 76,074 miles
Fail 8 May 2026 76,074 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 121,710 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2024 121,710 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sides wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 75,018 miles

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2022 72,867 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 2 Dec 2022 72,867 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Central Front Coolant leak bottom hose coolant low ()

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin over heated (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

brake readings low

Pass 17 Dec 2021 72,338 miles

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

fuel tank strap corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2020 71,054 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 71,054 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2019 67,555 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 58,970 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 58,968 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 48,104 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 37,135 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 37,135 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Both arms trailing bushes. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 30,329 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 23,303 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 23,286 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine oil low pressure warning on.

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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LA12 HFM is a 2012 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 LA12 HFM, 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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LA12 HFM is a 2012 Citroen Relay, first registered on 16 August 2012.

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