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VN62 CSX

2012 Citroen Relay

Blue Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

104,322 mi
Last recorded104,322 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen Relay93,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN62 CSX
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 104,322 miles

Nearside Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2026 104,322 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2025 100,182 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2025 100,169 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2024 95,899 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 23 Feb 2024 95,896 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Feb 2023 91,489 miles

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 26 Feb 2022 87,696 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 82,276 miles

Valve stem slightly damaged Both rear tyre valve stems slightly damaged/deteriorated (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 5 Feb 2021 82,276 miles

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Lower rear dog/gearbox mount broken (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear Lamp lens broken (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Both front lights switching off after few seconds (4.2.3 (c))

Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Both rear lights switching off after few seconds (4.2.3 (c))

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Front position lights stay on when pressing brake pedal (4.3.3 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both front rear lower wishbone bushes broken (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/70/R 15 C 109/107 S (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Nail bedded

Valve stem slightly damaged Both rear tyre valve stems slightly damaged/deteriorated (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 71,288 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 56,696 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Mist of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack has slight seepage of oil (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 49,586 miles

damage to windscreeen

Fail 29 Nov 2017 49,586 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking rack (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

damage to windscreeen

Pass 28 Nov 2016 44,648 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 36,843 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

nail in offside rear tyre

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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VN62 CSX is a 2012 Citroen Relay in Blue with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VN62 CSX, 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 VN62 CSX registered?

VN62 CSX is a 2012 Citroen Relay, first registered on 12 December 2012.

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