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VX12 HSJ

2012 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

248,601 mi
Last recorded248,601 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen Relay93,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX12 HSJ
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 248,601 miles

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

Nearside Rear park brake needs adjustment only just passed

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2024 248,601 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Oct 2024 248,601 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2022 248,601 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 246,391 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases first silencer cracked at neck (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2021 246,391 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured front eye (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases first silencer cracked at neck (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2020 224,521 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe to cat (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2020 224,521 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe to cat (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 213,179 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 190,409 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (rear) bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 23 Apr 2018 190,409 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (rear) bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 160,480 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 118,095 miles

o/s rear light lens damaged

Pass 28 Mar 2015 81,359 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2015 81,359 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear 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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VX12 HSJ is a 2012 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 VX12 HSJ, 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 VX12 HSJ registered?

VX12 HSJ is a 2012 Citroen Relay, first registered on 27 April 2012.

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