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VE12 XWU

2012 Citroen Relay

Silver Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

164,565 mi
Last recorded164,565 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen Relay93,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE12 XWU
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 164,565 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2025 164,479 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2025 164,479 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 164,444 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2024 164,444 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 163,354 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 163,163 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 161,992 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides have slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2016 145,562 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 145,550 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 96,492 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 96,491 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure brake sensor (1.9.2a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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VE12 XWU is a 2012 Citroen Relay in Silver with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 VE12 XWU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VE12 XWU registered?

VE12 XWU is a 2012 Citroen Relay, first registered on 27 June 2012.

Is VE12 XWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE12 XWU shows 12 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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