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SY12 VVX

2012 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

120,529 mi
Last recorded120,529 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen Relay93,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY12 VVX
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 120,529 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perishing (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides cracking in tread 215/70/r15c (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Apr 2025 120,520 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perishing (5.2.3 (j))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump area suspect porous (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides cracking in tread 215/70/r15c (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Feb 2025 120,421 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill at rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill at rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside 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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2024 113,929 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 107,242 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 24 Feb 2023 107,241 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 99,786 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 93,494 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 87,698 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 81,074 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 74,240 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 68,041 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 57,787 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 44,144 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 43,493 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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SY12 VVX is a 2012 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SY12 VVX, 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 SY12 VVX registered?

SY12 VVX is a 2012 Citroen Relay, first registered on 30 May 2012.

Is SY12 VVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY12 VVX shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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