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PJ12 ZJE

2012 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

157,974 mi
Last recorded157,974 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen Relay93,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 157,974 miles

Brake fluid cap missing

Fail 5 Jun 2026 157,971 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 1 Jun 2026 157,967 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2025 156,259 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 155,571 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2023 155,567 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both (adjusted to lowest setting) (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 155,263 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2022 155,254 miles

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working no electric power getting to bulb (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 153,745 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 153,741 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 149,529 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2020 149,529 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 142,110 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 129,473 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 104,855 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 104,855 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 82,555 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 82,555 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 63,047 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front and Rear tyres outer sidewalls heavily scuffed

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 ZJE is a 2012 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 ZJE, 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 ZJE registered?

PJ12 ZJE is a 2012 Citroen Relay, first registered on 2 August 2012.

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