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YN12 BYH

2012 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2020
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

158,613 mi
Last recorded158,613 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2019
Typical for 2012 Citroen Relay93,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN12 BYH
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2019 158,613 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 158,611 miles

Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear All outline marker lamps not working and broken away (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside mirror lamp broken

n/s and o/s front anti roll bar bushes showing signs of wear and cracks

Pass 7 Aug 2018 147,377 miles

Nearside mirror lamp broken

Offside Rear side marker reflector missing

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

brake pad wires tired around front flex hoses

Fail 3 Aug 2018 147,094 miles

Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside mirror lamp broken

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

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

Offside Rear side marker reflector missing

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

brake pad wires tired around front flex hoses

Pass 20 Jun 2017 136,658 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance cracked (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear marker lamp missing

front nu plate cracked

Fail 12 Jun 2017 136,309 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) retaining clip (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance cracked (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear marker lamp missing

front nu plate cracked

Pass 14 Jun 2016 113,772 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 113,588 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2016 113,584 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 91,288 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 89,795 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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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YN12 BYH is a 2012 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 YN12 BYH, 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 YN12 BYH registered?

YN12 BYH is a 2012 Citroen Relay, first registered on 13 March 2012.

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