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YC12 MVR

2012 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,484 mi
Last recorded138,484 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen Relay93,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC12 MVR
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 138,484 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2026 138,476 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2025 136,871 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2025 136,853 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2024 134,719 miles

engine oil sump corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2023 134,415 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 134,249 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre tread 6mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged nail in tread (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre valve perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 128,654 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 110,156 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 110,156 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 82,574 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2015 82,574 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

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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YC12 MVR is a 2012 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YC12 MVR, 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 YC12 MVR registered?

YC12 MVR is a 2012 Citroen Relay, first registered on 30 June 2012.

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