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PJ12 VGV

2012 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

155,240 mi
Last recorded155,240 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen Relay93,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 155,240 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2026 155,240 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2025 148,929 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge nearly bald (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Outer casing damaged but still works as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside handbrake effort low

Nearside lower blind spot mirror cracked

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2025 148,899 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values Limit 1.35 (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge nearly bald (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Outer casing damaged but still works as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside handbrake effort low

Nearside lower blind spot mirror cracked

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 138,903 miles

OIL LEAK

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

Fail 18 Jan 2024 138,837 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Slight play in both steering tie-bars (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 118,275 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 105,647 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2020 105,647 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer wall has very deep crack - not deep enough to reach cords - would advise replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 101,169 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer wall cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 22 Jul 2019 101,169 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Limit 1.3 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer wall cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 92,964 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 92,958 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 81,686 miles

Main exhaust box skin peeling off

Pass 22 Jun 2016 71,475 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 22 Jun 2016 71,475 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 56,257 miles

Note n/s wing repeater cover missing

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 VGV 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 58.8%.

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 VGV, 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 PJ12 VGV registered?

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

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