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YG12 VRU

2012 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

128,228 mi
Last recorded128,228 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen Relay93,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG12 VRU
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 128,228 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

handbrake has slight travel

Pass 24 Nov 2023 128,218 miles

Offside mirror damaged

Pass 11 Nov 2022 128,116 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Sep 2022 128,059 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 126,594 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 24 Aug 2020 123,965 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge to limit (5.2.3 (e))

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 23 Aug 2019 120,515 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2019 120,515 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 114,807 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 91,513 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 65,949 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 45,803 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 33,543 miles

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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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YG12 VRU 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 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YG12 VRU, 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 YG12 VRU registered?

YG12 VRU is a 2012 Citroen Relay, first registered on 9 March 2012.

Is YG12 VRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG12 VRU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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