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MW12 DFZ

2012 Citroen Relay

Red Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

113,085 mi
Last recorded113,085 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen Relay93,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW12 DFZ
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 113,085 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear outer sill area becoming corroded but not in prescribed area

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear outer sill area becoming corroded but not in prescribed area

Fail 10 Mar 2026 113,085 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear outer sill area becoming corroded but not in prescribed area

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear outer sill area becoming corroded but not in prescribed area

Pass 12 Mar 2025 108,480 miles

Engine sump becoming corroded

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2024 102,065 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2024 102,065 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 102,045 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 100,406 miles

Central Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

both rear park brake cable outer casings are corroded

Fail 18 Oct 2021 100,406 miles

Central Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen both too high (3.5 (a))

both rear park brake cable outer casings are corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2020 96,923 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2020 90,605 miles

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (b))

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

rear brake pads 3/4 worn

Pass 31 Jan 2019 77,607 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 57,299 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

all tyres perished.

slight damage to windscreen.

Pass 5 Jan 2016 44,138 miles

Diesel smoke emissions too low to obtain a metered reading.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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MW12 DFZ is a 2012 Citroen Relay in Red with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 MW12 DFZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MW12 DFZ registered?

MW12 DFZ is a 2012 Citroen Relay, first registered on 16 July 2012.

Is MW12 DFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MW12 DFZ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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