2018 Citroen Relay 2.0L Diesel · CE68 ABZ

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history indicates a worsening trend in mechanical wear consistent with extreme operational use. While it passed its most recent test in April 2026 at 419,792 miles, it failed just two days prior at 419,176 miles due to a worn nearside front suspension ball joint and a binding rear service brake. The presence of a front oil leak, which was noted in both the failure and the pass, suggests a persistent issue that has not been fully rectified despite the repair attempt. The mileage profile is exceptionally high, averaging over 52,000 miles per year across its eight-year life. There is a significant surge in usage between February 2022 and February 2023, where the vehicle covered nearly 90,000 miles in just twelve months. This rate of accumulation continued, with another 132,000 miles recorded between April 2024 and April 2026. Such rapid mileage places immense strain on the drivetrain and chassis components, explaining the frequent advisories and mechanical failures seen in the later records. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the suspension geometry and braking system. The record shows recurring issues with worn suspension arm bushes and ball joints dating back to 2025, which eventually culminated in the recent failure. The binding rear brake identified in 2026 necessitates a check for seized calipers or perished wheel cylinders. Given the high mileage and the reported oil leak, an inspection of the engine seals and gearbox housing is essential to determine the severity, as the vehicle is operating at the upper limits of its service life.