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WL12 HKV

2012 Citroen Relay

Red Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2022
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

156,380 mi
Last recorded156,380 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2021
Typical for 2012 Citroen Relay93,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL12 HKV
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2021 156,380 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute fault (4.4.4 (a))

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2021 156,206 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush of wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush of wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute fault (4.4.4 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 151,912 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule SEVERAL HOSES (1.1.12 (f) (i))

DAMAGE TO BOTH REPEATER LAMPS

Nearside Front BRAKE PAD WIRE TO NEARSIDE FRONT BROKEN

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively SLIGHT BIND NEARSIDE REAR (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEARSIDE REAR 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

OIL LEAK ENGINE

Fail 20 Aug 2020 151,908 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault ABS LIGHT ON (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction ENGINE FAULT LIGHT ON (8.2.2.2 (g))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule SEVERAL HOSES (1.1.12 (f) (i))

DAMAGE TO BOTH REPEATER LAMPS

Nearside Front BRAKE PAD WIRE TO NEARSIDE FRONT BROKEN

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively SLIGHT BIND NEARSIDE REAR (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEARSIDE REAR 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

OIL LEAK ENGINE

Pass 14 Aug 2019 150,456 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

both door repeater lens are damaged

front disc and pads are in poor condition

os/r tyre is worn low

Fail 2 Aug 2019 150,437 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

both door repeater lens are damaged

front disc and pads are in poor condition

os/r tyre is worn low

rear disc and pads are in poor condition

Pass 29 May 2018 139,563 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 May 2017 115,687 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 92,986 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 70,943 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 HKV is a 2012 Citroen Relay in Red with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HKV, 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 HKV registered?

WL12 HKV is a 2012 Citroen Relay, first registered on 27 July 2012.

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