2016 Citroen Relay 2.2L Diesel · BP16 AAY

The vehicle maintains a roadworthy status, but the maintenance history reveals a reactive rather than proactive approach. While the most recent test in July 2022 at 67,255 miles passed without new failures, the record shows a recurring advisory regarding the offside rear shock absorber. This component was first flagged for oil misting in May 2021, indicating a slow leak that has likely progressed toward the end of its functional life and will eventually require replacement. The mileage pattern is consistent with a light-use commercial vehicle, averaging approximately 6,700 miles per year. There is a significant gap in recorded data between July 2019 and May 2021, during which the vehicle covered only 5,000 miles over two years. This low usage suggests the van may have sat for extended periods, which often leads to perished rubber components or seized brake surfaces, though the current mileage remains low enough that the drivetrain components should have seen less wear than high-mileage fleet vans. A buyer must conduct a close inspection of the suspension and alignment, as the history shows a trend of tyres wearing on the edges across 2019, 2021, and 2022. This persistent issue suggests incorrect tracking geometry or worn suspension bushes that have not been addressed. The failure in 2019 due to brake pads under 1.5mm further indicates that previous owners ignored basic consumable maintenance until a test failure was imminent. Verify the current thickness of all brake components and check the offside rear shock for significant fluid leakage before proceeding.