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YY62 GEK

2012 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2025
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

178,215 mi
Last recorded178,215 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2024
Typical for 2012 Citroen Relay93,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY62 GEK
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2024 178,215 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2024 178,203 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 158,808 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2023 158,802 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 149,261 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2022 149,235 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective Unable to open it (3.1 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 143,480 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE WARNING WIRES ARE BROKEN

Nearside Front SDE REPEATER LAMP LENS BROKEN AND MISSING

Fail 13 Nov 2018 143,480 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE WARNING WIRES ARE BROKEN

Nearside Front SDE REPEATER LAMP LENS BROKEN AND MISSING

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outline marker lamp not working CENTRE LAMP (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 130,683 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 100,975 miles

engine covers fitted and strong smell of diesel under bonnet

Pass 18 Nov 2015 79,905 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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YY62 GEK 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 YY62 GEK, 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 YY62 GEK registered?

YY62 GEK is a 2012 Citroen Relay, first registered on 29 November 2012.

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The MOT history for YY62 GEK shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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