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LB12 VPG

2012 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

190,433 mi
Last recorded190,433 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen Relay93,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB12 VPG
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 190,433 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Around exhaust downpipe area (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx' 2.25mm tread in primary groove (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Spare tyre defective Flat ()

Fail 21 Feb 2025 190,423 miles

Fuel system component leaking Around injectors and or fuel leak off pipe system areas (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Around exhaust downpipe area (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx' 2.25mm tread in primary groove (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Spare tyre defective Flat ()

Pass 23 Feb 2024 183,098 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Downpipe, turbo, manifold areas (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 23 Feb 2024 183,098 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps ALL (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Downpipe, turbo, manifold areas (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 172,793 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak. Front subframe, fuel tank and exhaust covered too. Worthy of a repair. Just OK for MOT at this stage (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2023 172,658 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted Upper and lower halves (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Reversing lamp inoperative ALL (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively Could be to do with twisted brake hose restricting brake fluid flow OR tight caliper slide (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak. Front subframe, fuel tank and exhaust covered too. Worthy of a repair. Just OK for MOT at this stage (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 164,387 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 144,298 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 134,432 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view central stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2020 134,268 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn track control bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn track control bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape around inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 128,207 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 117,610 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 111,977 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 101,177 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 82,335 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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LB12 VPG is a 2012 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LB12 VPG, 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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LB12 VPG is a 2012 Citroen Relay, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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