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MV62 JWU

2012 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2025
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

154,078 mi
Last recorded154,078 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen Relay93,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV62 JWU
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 21 May 2026 154,078 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Exhaust particulate filter obviously modified (8.2.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear lamp lens damaged

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

Pass 22 Aug 2024 152,061 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2023 142,455 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 3 May 2023 142,455 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 May 2022 134,677 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 129,131 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front body panel damaged

Offside Front brake pads wear sensor wiring damaged

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

bonnet panel slightly damaged

n/s/r lower body panel damaged

Fail 8 Apr 2021 129,131 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front body panel damaged

Offside Front brake pads wear sensor wiring damaged

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

bonnet panel slightly damaged

n/s/r lower body panel damaged

Pass 9 Apr 2020 125,969 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

bonnet panel slightly damaged

o/s/r+n/s/r lower body panels damaged

Pass 6 Mar 2019 122,437 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front wheel arch under guard missing

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on outer wall and in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front drivers door check strap missing

both front doors electric windows do not open

couple of chips on window screen

various body damage around van

Fail 1 Mar 2019 122,437 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability macpherson strut attachment to suspension hub unit (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front wheel arch under guard missing

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on outer wall and in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front drivers door check strap missing

both front doors electric windows do not open

couple of chips on window screen

various body damage around van

Nearside Rear loading door lower catch does not lock

Pass 5 Feb 2018 119,624 miles

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

Nearside Front brake sensor wire not connected

Nearside Front wheel arch under guard missing

Nearside Rear Lower door lock mechanism does not engage

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

Offside Front tyre slight wall damage

Oil leak from turbo area

body damage to near side lower sill

holes in cab floor covering

parking leaver mounting seems to be distorted

Fail 2 Feb 2018 119,624 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure seperation in the tread (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front brake sensor wire not connected

Nearside Front wheel arch under guard missing

Nearside Rear Lower door lock mechanism does not engage

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

Offside Front tyre slight wall damage

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Oil leak from turbo area

body damage to near side lower sill

holes in cab floor covering

parking leaver mounting seems to be distorted

Pass 31 Jan 2017 116,234 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 116,223 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 95,897 miles

Front brake pads wearing thin

broken abs wire

oil light on dash

Fail 17 Sep 2015 95,897 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front brake pads wearing thin

broken abs wire

oil light on dash

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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MV62 JWU is a 2012 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 MV62 JWU, 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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MV62 JWU is a 2012 Citroen Relay, first registered on 30 September 2012.

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