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NJ12 LNY

2012 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

127,209 mi
Last recorded127,209 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen Relay93,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ12 LNY
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 127,209 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2025 127,207 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2024 116,922 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2023 108,470 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2022 99,529 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 90,766 miles

Nearside rear light unit damaged

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2021 90,766 miles

Nearside rear light unit damaged

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 81,383 miles

Nearside rear light unit damaged

Fail 7 Dec 2020 81,383 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside rear light unit damaged

Pass 9 Dec 2019 72,718 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil warning lamp flashing

Fail 3 Dec 2019 72,586 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil warning lamp flashing

Pass 10 Jul 2018 54,061 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 53,873 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 33,531 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 20 Apr 2017 33,261 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Feb 2016 21,342 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 16,019 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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NJ12 LNY is a 2012 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 NJ12 LNY, 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 NJ12 LNY registered?

NJ12 LNY is a 2012 Citroen Relay, first registered on 19 March 2012.

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