CITROEN RELAY2017 · 2.0L Diesel

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the most recent history indicates a lapse in preventative maintenance. While the Citroen passed in July 2025, it failed just three days prior at 23 miles lower due to a fractured nearside front coil spring and pitted rear brake discs. These issues were rectified to secure the subsequent pass at 44,238 miles. Prior to this failure, the vehicle maintained a clean record for several years, suggesting a recent shift toward reactive rather than proactive maintenance habits. The mileage profile is notably low for a nine-year-old van, averaging approximately 4,900 miles per year. The data shows consistent usage between August 2023 and July 2025, where the vehicle covered between roughly 4,000 and 7,000 miles in each test interval. This low annual mileage generally reduces wear on the engine and drivetrain components, though long periods of standing can lead to the degradation of rubber-based components and corrosion on braking surfaces, which may explain the fractured spring and scored discs in the 2025 test. A buyer should conduct a close inspection of the front suspension to ensure the replacement coil spring was fitted correctly and that no adjacent components like wish arms or bushes show premature wear. The failure of the rear brake discs suggests the vehicle may have sat stationary or lacked adequate lubrication, so a check of the calipers for binding is necessary. Given the low mileage, it is also vital to inspect the chassis and underbody for surface rust or structural corrosion rot, which often affects vehicles that remain stationary for extended periods.