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LC62 BNU

2012 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

154,243 mi
Last recorded154,243 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen Relay93,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC62 BNU
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 154,243 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2026 154,238 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2025 148,911 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2025 148,904 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2024 144,635 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2024 144,630 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low BOTH (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2023 140,184 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 11 Apr 2023 140,074 miles

Emissions unable to be completed no coolant (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced condensation (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Coolant leak ()

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 23 Mar 2022 136,344 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Misting up inside lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Noise on brakes when rotated

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 18 Mar 2022 136,311 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values Limit of 0.5 1/m (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Misting up inside lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Noise on brakes when rotated

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 9 Mar 2021 133,193 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

both lower sill flanges slight damage

both rear chassis/body bump stops deteriorated

diesel glow plug lamp flashing

door ajar light on dash

drivers floor mat worn

exhaust system poorly aligned (mounting rubbers strained)

o/s/f brake back plate damaged at bottom

o/s/r lamp unit tape repaired

parking brake only just met minimum efficiency

some instrument panel icons dimly lit

various body mouldings insecure

Fail 15 Feb 2021 133,147 miles

Emission control equipment obviously defective Emission control light illuminated (8.2.2.1 (a))

Emissions not tested vehicle in limp mode unable to test emissions (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2020 123,471 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2020 122,890 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front knocking noise unable to locate any issue time of test

Nearside Rear light unit damaged not showing white light to rear or any sharp edges

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated has seepage of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Rear nearside and offside tyres wearing smooth at inner edge also perishing

dash lights showing signs of bad earth

Pass 10 Nov 2017 92,840 miles

both sides wipers smearing screen

Fail 10 Nov 2017 92,840 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

both sides wipers smearing screen

Pass 11 Nov 2016 67,244 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 29,076 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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LC62 BNU is a 2012 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 LC62 BNU, 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 LC62 BNU registered?

LC62 BNU is a 2012 Citroen Relay, first registered on 6 November 2012.

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