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VA12 AZF

2012 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

218,801 mi
Last recorded218,801 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen Relay93,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA12 AZF
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 218,801 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2025 218,745 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2024 209,148 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 189,568 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2023 189,568 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 180,460 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 176,578 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2021 176,572 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jul 2020 160,714 miles

engine covers

under-shield covers fitted

Fail 8 Jul 2020 160,714 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever inoperative reading low (1.1.6 (d))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear lamp lens smashed

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine covers

under-shield covers fitted

Pass 30 Jul 2019 146,556 miles

engine covers fitted

under-shield covers fitted

Fail 29 Jul 2019 146,548 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

engine covers fitted

under-shield covers fitted

Pass 27 Jul 2018 134,049 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view & has damage outside swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

moisture at fuel filter

nearside rear light lens is damaged

offside lower/long view mirror is damaged

Pass 1 Aug 2017 122,865 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside on limit (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

chip to windscreen outside swept area

nearside rear light lens damaged

Fail 31 Jul 2017 122,841 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick offside outer pad worn more than nearside (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside on limit (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

chip to windscreen outside swept area

nearside rear light lens damaged

Pass 1 Aug 2016 82,765 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 40,426 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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VA12 AZF is a 2012 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VA12 AZF, 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 VA12 AZF registered?

VA12 AZF is a 2012 Citroen Relay, first registered on 11 July 2012.

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