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YA12 OYF

2012 Citroen Relay

Red Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2026
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

163,911 mi
Last recorded163,911 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen Relay93,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA12 OYF
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 1 Apr 2026 163,911 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front and rear outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front and rear inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe into silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 159,216 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 7 Feb 2025 159,212 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 150,709 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Feb 2024 150,709 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 143,247 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2022 140,343 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

handbrake travel

Fail 31 Mar 2022 140,302 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

handbrake travel

Pass 1 Apr 2021 135,928 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2021 135,928 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 124,948 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 121,449 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2019 121,449 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 118,255 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 103,777 miles

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

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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YA12 OYF is a 2012 Citroen Relay in Red with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YA12 OYF, 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 YA12 OYF registered?

YA12 OYF is a 2012 Citroen Relay, first registered on 12 July 2012.

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