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YS12 WVU

2012 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,329 mi
Last recorded130,329 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen Relay93,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS12 WVU
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 130,329 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 8 Jul 2026 130,221 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component damaged and seriously weakened Bump stop (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component damaged and seriously weakened Bump stop (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2025 121,917 miles

Coolant leak suspect water pump

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

both front anti roll bar linkage bushes perishing/spliting

damage to nearside door mirror

rear bump stops deteriorating

Fail 14 Jul 2025 121,813 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak suspect water pump

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

both front anti roll bar linkage bushes perishing/spliting

damage to nearside door mirror

rear bump stops deteriorating

Pass 8 Jul 2024 112,079 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 105,428 miles

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

both front anti roll bar bushes starting to crack and perish

both rear bump stops deteriorating

damage to both door mirrors

offside rear indicator bulb starting to go white

Pass 12 Jul 2022 98,668 miles

Offside door handle damaged

Pass 9 Sep 2021 91,762 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 80,900 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2020 80,900 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 73,202 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2019 73,092 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 63,119 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Jul 2018 63,119 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 Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 53,752 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 10 Jul 2017 53,751 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 42,950 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has a cut in sidewall

Pass 10 Jul 2015 31,242 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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YS12 WVU is a 2012 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 YS12 WVU, 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 YS12 WVU registered?

YS12 WVU is a 2012 Citroen Relay, first registered on 16 July 2012.

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