2020 Citroen Relay 35 L3H2 Eprise Bhdi S/S 2.2L Diesel · BT70 UPS

Operating under heavy commercial deployment conditions, this Citroen Relay has accumulated 94,418 miles across its six-year lifespan, establishing a rigorous working history punctuated by a single MOT failure for misaligned headlamps in December 2023, followed by subsequent clean passes including the most recent test on 18 December 2025. While the record shows steady compliance and a swift rectification of its past lighting defect, the historical advisory regarding front tyre shoulder wear on both sides points to the intense scrubbing forces inherent to heavy front-wheel-drive commercial transport, revealing a pattern of rapid consumable depletion that requires close ongoing monitoring during your pre-purchase inspection. The annual mileage rate of roughly 15,736 miles places this vehicle firmly in the high-intensity commercial category, indicating sustained long-distance or multi-drop utilization rather than light private duties. This intensive operational tempo accelerates the mechanical fatigue of foundational chassis components, steering joints, and braking systems well beyond typical domestic wear rates, meaning drivetrain and suspension assemblies have been subjected to continuous cyclic loading since it entered service in 2020. Given the verified history of heavy front tyre wear, your physical inspection must prioritize the steering and suspension geometry, checking for excessive play in the wishbone bushes, ball joints, and anti-roll bar links. During the test drive, pay close attention to the front axle for any knocking sounds over uneven road surfaces, steering wander under braking, or directional pull that might indicate alignment drift or worn tracking components. Furthermore, because this large panel van works hard under significant gross vehicle weight limits, evaluate the braking performance for pedal firmness and freedom from judder, which would otherwise signal warped front discs or partially binding calipers. A thorough examination of the subframe and sills for commercial usage scars is equally essential, ensuring that past heavy loading has not induced structural stress or premature corrosion on the load-bearing members.