2017 Citroen Relay 35 L3H2 Eprise Bluehdi 2.0L Diesel · BSZ 3375

Covering 121,056 miles in roughly nine years makes this Relay a notably high-mileage example, yet its MOT record is unusually clean and tells a reassuring roadworthiness story. The most recent test on 14 August 2024 passed with no advisories or failures recorded, continuing a pattern of clean bills of health stretching back through the June 2023 and March 2022 tests, all of which also returned no defects. For a commercial-grade van of this type and age, an unblemished MOT history over multiple consecutive tests signals that the vehicle has not been flagged for structural corrosion, suspension wear, brake deterioration, or exhaust integrity concerns, although the absence of advisories is somewhat unusual for a working van of this mileage and may simply reflect prompt rectification between tests rather than a lack of any wear developing. At roughly 13,400 miles per annum on average, this Relay is being driven well in excess of typical UK averages, placing it firmly in working-fleet territory rather than light commercial use. This level of annual mileage typically accelerates wear on the clutch dual-mass assembly, turbocharger bearings, DMF, EGR valve and DPF, all of which are common failure points on the BlueHDi diesel unit under heavy loading. The buyer should also be aware that mileage gaps between MOT tests can sometimes mask periods of intensive work or, conversely, light use, so verifying the service history intervals against the recorded mileages will be essential. High motorway mileage, which is typical for a Relay of this profile, tends to produce steady rather than severe wear, but stop-start urban duty accelerates brake disc wear, clutch slip and front suspension component fatigue. Because the MOT record carries no advisories, there are no specific flagged components to target, but the absence of recorded defects should not be treated as proof of present condition, particularly given the mileage. On a test drive, pay close attention to clutch take-up and any judder or slipping under load, listen for turbo whistle and check for any hesitation or warning lights associated with DPF regeneration. Inspect the front brake discs for an obvious lip on the outer edge and the pads for remaining material, as commercial vans of this mileage frequently consume discs and pads faster than the MOT test interval. Check the steering for any slack or knocking through the front suspension, particularly over speed humps, and listen for any clonks from the anti-roll bar bushes, track rod ends and lower wishbone bushes, all of which are known wear items on the Relay platform that may not have yet become an MOT failure but could be approaching advisory territory. Given the high mileage and clean MOT history, the most prudent mechanical inspection priorities are fluid leaks, drivetrain wear and chassis condition rather than simply trusting the test pass. With the engine idling from cold, look for any oil seepage from the rocker cover, sump, turbo oil feed lines and injector area, and check the coolant level for any signs of emulsion or oil contamination that might suggest head gasket concerns. Examine the underside of the vehicle, paying particular attention to the rear chassis rails, suspension mounting points, brake pipes and the subframe for any surface corrosion, as commercial vehicles of this age frequently begin to show structural rust in salt-affected areas. Finally, verify the timing belt or cam belt replacement interval according to manufacturer schedule, as a 2017 BlueHDi unit at this mileage is approaching or due its major belt service, and confirming whether this has been carried out is one of the most important pre-purchase checks for a vehicle of this profile.