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YB12 BUF

2012 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2022
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

153,543 mi
Last recorded153,543 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2021
Typical for 2012 Citroen Relay93,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB12 BUF
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2021 153,543 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2021 153,503 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 May 2020 140,496 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 102,880 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Nov 2017 102,880 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 84,942 miles

Hand brake Centre cable fixing and pivot in poor condition

Pass 28 Oct 2015 73,272 miles

oil leak

Fail 23 Oct 2015 73,257 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

oil leak

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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YB12 BUF is a 2012 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YB12 BUF, 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 YB12 BUF registered?

YB12 BUF is a 2012 Citroen Relay, first registered on 11 July 2012.

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