2020 Citroen Relay 35 L2H2 Eprise Bhdi S/S 2.2L Diesel · CC70 ABC

A clean DVSA record across the available tests indicates this Relay has so far presented no component-level defects, advisories, or recurring failure patterns, with all four post-2024 tests returning clean outcomes, including a pass on 2 April 2026 following a same-day re-test the day before. The presence of back-to-back pass-then-fail and fail-then-pass pairs in both 2025 and 2026, with no recorded defect text on either side of the retests, strongly suggests minor items such as a bulb, tyre, or wiper were addressed between the two appointments rather than any underlying mechanical or structural concern. Mechanically, the picture is therefore one of stable roadworthiness, with no documented history of brake, suspension, exhaust, corrosion, or lighting issues to investigate further. With 102,598 miles on a 2020 platform, the van is averaging around 17,100 miles per year, which is well above the typical light-commercial usage rate and points to sustained, heavy operational duty rather than occasional use or long standing periods. The progression from the 2024 test through to the latest 2026 entry shows no multi-year testing gaps, indicating the vehicle has remained in continuous service throughout its life. High annual mileage of this magnitude on a Relay of this age typically accelerates wear on clutch components, dual-mass flywheel, turbocharger and injector hardware, front brake discs and pads, as well as suspension bushes, springs, and wishbone bearings, even where the official test record remains free of recorded defects. For a prospective buyer, the absence of flagged advisories means the standard MOT checklist items should still be inspected closely during any physical viewing, particularly the front discs and pads for lipping and low material, the rear brake shoes and drums for wear or oil contamination, and the condition of the clutch for slipping under load or judder when pulling away in higher gears. The suspension should be exercised over speed humps and uneven surfaces to listen for knocking from the front wishbones, anti-roll bar bushes, and top mounts, which frequently wear silently on high-mileage Relay chassis before any defect is recorded. The steering should also be checked for any vagueness, knocking through the rack, or uneven tyre wear across the front axle, all common on vans that have spent their working life on urban delivery cycles. Given the diesel BlueHDi drivetrain and the working-van history implied by the mileage, the engine bay should be inspected for oil leaks from the sump, cam chain cover, and turbo seals, while the exhaust system, particularly the DPF and EGR plumbing, should be examined for warning lights, excessive smoke, or restricted performance during a sustained test drive. Although the MOT history itself is unblemished, a compression or leak-down check, a scan for stored DTCs relating to DPF, injectors, or turbocharger boost, and confirmation that the timing chain has been inspected at this mileage would be prudent given the operational profile. A service history file demonstrating regular oil and filter changes at intervals appropriate to heavy commercial use would also significantly strengthen confidence in the long-term mechanical integrity of this vehicle.