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WL12 BOF

2012 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

116,997 mi
Last recorded116,997 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen Relay93,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL12 BOF
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 31 Jul 2026 116,997 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.51 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and Offside (4.1.4 (b))

General surface rust on suspension and chassis

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

Pass 18 Aug 2025 115,165 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

general surface rust on suspension and chassis

leaf springs corroded

rear axel corroded

Fail 4 Aug 2025 115,050 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.56 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front wheel arch to middle of van! (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

general surface rust on suspension and chassis

leaf springs corroded

rear axel corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2024 112,821 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 109,421 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 108,984 miles

Nearside Front seat belt stalk cover missing

handbrake squeals from drums on operation but efficiency good

Fail 23 Apr 2019 108,984 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front seat belt stalk cover missing

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid no fluid (3.5 (a))

handbrake squeals from drums on operation but efficiency good

Pass 30 Apr 2018 92,939 miles

Nearside mirror casing damaged

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 30 Apr 2018 92,939 miles

Nearside mirror casing damaged

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 26 Apr 2017 76,934 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load buckle cover missing (5.2.4a)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 65,384 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 65,384 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 52,902 miles

n/s front tyre 2mm

n/s seat belt latch cover missing

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 BOF is a 2012 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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

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