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YN12 FMU

2012 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2025
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

206,217 mi
Last recorded206,217 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2024
Typical for 2012 Citroen Relay93,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2024 206,217 miles

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2024 206,217 miles

Nearside Front Rear wheel steering ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 190,028 miles

Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 Jun 2023 190,027 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Mar 2022 177,690 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play and rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

radiator fan noisy

Fail 10 Mar 2022 177,690 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play and rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

radiator fan noisy

Pass 17 Dec 2020 171,057 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2020 171,030 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective handbrake light does not illuminate when handbrake is applied (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 137,586 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

power steering pipe bracket insecure

Fail 22 May 2019 137,582 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) load index is inadequate for the maximum permitted axle weight none load rated tyre fitted h rated not c rated (5.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

power steering pipe bracket insecure

Pass 25 May 2018 120,657 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 24 May 2018 120,656 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 May 2017 103,893 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

minimum clearance at rear bump rubbers

Pass 2 Jun 2016 80,455 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front wipers deteriorated

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

Fail 2 Jun 2016 80,455 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front wipers deteriorated

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 May 2015 61,982 miles

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 FMU is a 2012 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 FMU, 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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YN12 FMU is a 2012 Citroen Relay, first registered on 23 May 2012.

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