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WL12 BNV

2012 Citroen Relay

Silver Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

63,676 mi
Last recorded63,676 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen Relay93,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL12 BNV
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 63,676 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 26 Feb 2026 63,676 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 58,868 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 55,774 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n./s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 51,767 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 48,324 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 28 Oct 2021 48,324 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 43,802 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Nov 2020 43,802 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 39,121 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 39,121 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 35,130 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2018 35,028 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 31,831 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 27,791 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 22,075 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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WL12 BNV is a 2012 Citroen Relay in Silver 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 WL12 BNV, 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 WL12 BNV registered?

WL12 BNV is a 2012 Citroen Relay, first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is WL12 BNV safe to buy?

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