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TL53 MSS

2012 Citroen Relay

Silver Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,584 mi
Last recorded58,584 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen Relay93,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTL53 MSS
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 58,584 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2026 58,584 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Mar 2025 54,890 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2025 54,890 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps bulbs (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 51,155 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2024 51,155 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 45,618 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 39,991 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2022 39,991 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 32,892 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 32,892 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 26,371 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

coolant level low

Fail 6 Mar 2020 26,371 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

coolant level low

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 21,789 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 19,118 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 16,794 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 13,756 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 13,371 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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TL53 MSS is a 2012 Citroen Relay in Silver with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 TL53 MSS, 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 TL53 MSS registered?

TL53 MSS is a 2012 Citroen Relay, first registered on 16 February 2012.

Is TL53 MSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for TL53 MSS shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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