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R20 VAR

2012 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2025
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

188,918 mi
Last recorded188,918 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen Relay93,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR20 VAR
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 27 May 2026 188,918 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has an unsafe modification wrong one fitted fouling drive shaft (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front brake hose insecure

lower gear box mounting worn

oil leak engine area

Pass 12 Feb 2024 188,568 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 183,847 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner steering joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated grease providing seal (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

bulb warning on dash

engine miss fire on tick over

Fail 12 Aug 2022 183,845 miles

Emissions not tested major leak at flexi joint (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible joint leaking (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side no effort from parking brake (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated grease providing seal (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner steering joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

bulb warning on dash

engine miss fire on tick over

Pass 24 Mar 2021 173,138 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 128,717 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 42,408 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 37,374 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 29,934 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 22,313 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 15,689 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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R20 VAR is a 2012 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R20 VAR, 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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R20 VAR is a 2012 Citroen Relay, first registered on 24 May 2012.

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