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PJ12 VGU

2012 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

143,310 mi
Last recorded143,310 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen Relay93,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ12 VGU
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 143,310 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2024 133,467 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear chassis/cross members - corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2023 125,194 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 30 Jun 2023 125,194 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both rearward bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Nearside park brake grabbing

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 30 Jun 2022 115,360 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides lower arm - rearward bushes - perished/worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Jul 2021 106,327 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front worn/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear worn/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2021 106,327 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front worn/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear worn/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 102,506 miles

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

Nearside Front Mirror damaged/taped

Pass 10 Jan 2019 82,998 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction mil light on (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

drivers door check strap insecure

Pass 22 Jan 2018 50,002 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 50,002 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2017 44,778 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 35,761 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Jun 2016 35,729 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 27,044 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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PJ12 VGU 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 68.8%.

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 PJ12 VGU, 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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PJ12 VGU is a 2012 Citroen Relay, first registered on 28 June 2012.

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