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SD12 JAU

2012 Citroen Relay

Grey Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

140,538 mi
Last recorded140,538 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen Relay93,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD12 JAU
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 140,538 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2024 130,648 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 122,260 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2023 122,258 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter/pump pipe work under vehicle leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Oct 2022 112,815 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 104,862 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack boot area (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 2 Nov 2021 104,860 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack boot area (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 93,614 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 93,614 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 84,837 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 74,176 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 63,057 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 43,401 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 37,876 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 20,671 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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SD12 JAU is a 2012 Citroen Relay in Grey with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SD12 JAU, 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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SD12 JAU is a 2012 Citroen Relay, first registered on 26 March 2012.

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