2016 CITROEN RELAY2.2L Diesel

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a persistent pattern of deferred minor repairs and recurring wear. While the most recent test in July 2025 at 78,045 miles passed, it carried advisories for a worn nearside front suspension arm bush and a cut nearside rear tyre. This follows a trend seen in 2024 where multiple suspension bushes and tyre issues were flagged, suggesting that components are only addressed when they approach a failure threshold rather than through proactive preventative maintenance. The mileage profile is consistent with a ten-year-old van, averaging approximately 7,800 miles per year. There is a significant gap in records between April 2019 (37,576 miles) and August 2020 (54,744 miles), indicating a period of lower use or storage. Since then, the vehicle has accumulated mileage steadily at roughly 7,000 to 14,000 miles annually. This steady accumulation explains the gradual degradation observed in consumables and rubber-based components throughout the history. A buyer must specifically inspect the front suspension assembly, as the nears arm arm bushes have been flagged for wear in both the 2024 and 2025 tests. The record also notes persistent non-excessive oil leaks dating back to 2019; while the tester deemed these acceptable, the longevity of the leak warrants a close inspection of engine seals and gaskets to ensure they are not escalating. The misting nearside front shock absorber noted in 2022 should also be re-checked for signs of active seal failure. Tyre management shows a recurring issue of cuts, nails, and low tread depths, indicating the previous owner often ignored tyre until replacement was necessary. The buyer should verify the current tread depth and condition of all four tyres, as the offside rear was already near the legal limit in 2024. Given the history of worn brake discs noted in 2019 and 2021, a physical check of the current pads and discs is essential to ensure they have sufficient remaining life.