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T121 ELF

2012 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

178,232 mi
Last recorded178,232 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen Relay93,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT121 ELF
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 178,232 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Jun 2025 177,995 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2024 171,220 miles

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

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

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

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 158,970 miles

Nearside Front near legal limit

Offside Front near legal limit

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

Fail 7 Dec 2022 158,960 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front near legal limit

Offside Front near legal limit

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 143,494 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRESNEAR LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 133,506 miles

Central Rear WATER LEAK AT FRONT OF ENGINE

Nearside Rear ONE NUMBER PLATE LAMP NOT LIT

Pass 20 Jun 2019 119,239 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 119,236 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side both sides (1.4.1 (a))

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

n/s number plate light not working both front tyres on 3mm at parts

Pass 15 May 2018 102,984 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 88,241 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 67,242 miles

SERVICE AND HAND BRAKES PASSED ON LOCKS

Fail 9 Jun 2016 67,242 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

SERVICE AND HAND BRAKES PASSED ON LOCKS

Pass 29 Jun 2015 47,384 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 47,384 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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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T121 ELF 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 66.7%.

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 T121 ELF, 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 T121 ELF registered?

T121 ELF is a 2012 Citroen Relay, first registered on 11 July 2012.

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