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VU62 NBD

2012 Citroen Relay

Grey Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

163,250 mi
Last recorded163,250 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen Relay93,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU62 NBD
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 163,250 miles

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

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

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Below step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Lower boost pipe & sump seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 156,396 miles

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

under body coroded

Pass 9 Feb 2024 154,410 miles

underbody coroded

Pass 3 Jan 2023 151,471 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2023 151,471 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 150,477 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 138,692 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 121,631 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 95,537 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 69,751 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 69,746 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 58,874 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 58,339 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (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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VU62 NBD is a 2012 Citroen Relay in Grey with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VU62 NBD, 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 VU62 NBD registered?

VU62 NBD is a 2012 Citroen Relay, first registered on 29 September 2012.

Is VU62 NBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU62 NBD shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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