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NV12 EFD

2012 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

173,915 mi
Last recorded173,915 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen Relay93,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV12 EFD
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 173,915 miles

Offside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged front o/s outer mirror casing showing signs of damage (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2026 173,905 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn rear o/s brake disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator rear both n/s o/s brake pads worn (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment no reserve travel in handbrake (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps rear number plate lights not working (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged front o/s outer mirror casing showing signs of damage (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 166,823 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bolt on to hub carrier (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + 2x nails (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 10 Mar 2025 166,823 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bolt on to hub carrier (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + 2x nails (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 162,305 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main pipes at join (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

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

Fail 6 Mar 2024 162,305 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main pipes at join (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 159,819 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 158,194 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2022 158,194 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 156,706 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2021 156,705 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 154,277 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 151,955 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 149,919 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 147,306 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 147,305 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 143,101 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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NV12 EFD 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 NV12 EFD, 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 NV12 EFD registered?

NV12 EFD is a 2012 Citroen Relay, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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