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MT12 VGJ

2012 Citroen Relay

Blue Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

41,380 mi
Last recorded41,380 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen Relay93,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT12 VGJ
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 41,380 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 41,096 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Apr 2024 40,279 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 38,984 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 36,046 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2022 36,046 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

brake fluid warning light on

Pass 1 Mar 2021 33,908 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 33,247 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 28,625 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 26,553 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 24,011 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 20,409 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 14,675 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 14,675 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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MT12 VGJ is a 2012 Citroen Relay in Blue with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 MT12 VGJ, 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 MT12 VGJ registered?

MT12 VGJ is a 2012 Citroen Relay, first registered on 20 June 2012.

Is MT12 VGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT12 VGJ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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