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YN12 GXA

2012 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

136,679 mi
Last recorded136,679 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen Relay93,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 136,679 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 12 Apr 2025 136,653 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 132,471 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 124,128 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2020 124,123 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety leaking over fuel tank and silencer (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jan 2019 113,537 miles

Nearside Rear brakes noisey when rotating wheels

Offside Front wear indicator wire loose could cause a problem needs securing

Offside Rear brakes noisey when rotating wheels

Fail 16 Jan 2019 113,525 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine oil covers h frame diesel tank and exhaust silencer (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear brakes noisey when rotating wheels

Offside Front wear indicator wire loose could cause a problem needs securing

Offside Rear brakes noisey when rotating wheels

Pass 12 Jan 2018 96,592 miles

Offside wear pad sensor wiring hanging

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 19 Jan 2017 86,724 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 86,723 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 73,984 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 GXA 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 63.6%.

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 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 GXA, 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 GXA registered?

YN12 GXA is a 2012 Citroen Relay, first registered on 29 May 2012.

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