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VN62 OZD

2012 Citroen Relay

Black Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

130,658 mi
Last recorded130,658 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen Relay93,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN62 OZD
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 130,658 miles

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

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

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

offside front tyre delaminating

Fail 28 Jan 2026 130,658 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

offside front tyre delaminating

Fail 16 Jan 2026 130,337 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced hazed (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced hazed (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2025 122,006 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2025 122,004 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 114,506 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2024 114,506 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 108,586 miles

Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both front bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2023 108,586 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Position lamp not working Front and Rear position lights not working when operating a switch (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both front bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 102,099 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2022 102,099 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 98,520 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from gear box end (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 94,633 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2020 94,633 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 91,870 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 85,891 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 71,933 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 57,963 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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VN62 OZD is a 2012 Citroen Relay in Black with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 OZD, 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 OZD registered?

VN62 OZD is a 2012 Citroen Relay, first registered on 16 November 2012.

Is VN62 OZD safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN62 OZD shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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