2021 Citroen Relay 35 L3H2 Eprise Bhdi S/S 2.2L Diesel · CK71 XKC

A largely uneventful MOT history defines this 2021 Citroen Relay 35, with the most recent test on 11 July 2025 returning a pass and no advisories or defects recorded against the vehicle. Both the 2024 and 2025 test dates show the pattern of a pass and a fail logged on the same day, which is almost certainly a first-attempt failure on a minor presentation or checklamp issue (such as a bulb, tyre, or wipers) immediately rectified and re-submitted for a pass before the vehicle left the testing station. The absence of any corrosion advisories, brake or suspension notes, or exhaust and emissions remarks across the recorded tests suggests the structural and mechanical components are holding up well at this stage, though the limited number of tests on file (only two annual cycles) means the longer-term wear picture is still developing. The mileage accumulation is the standout element of this vehicle's profile. At 62,018 miles over roughly five years, the Relay is averaging around 12,400 miles per year, which is markedly high for a large panel van of this size and well above the typical commercial fleet or private owner usage of a comparable Citroen Relay. This level of annual running tends to be associated with commercial delivery or trade use, where the vehicle is likely to have spent significant time running at load, on stop-start urban cycles, and possibly on motorway mileage between drops. Mechanically, higher mileage on a Relay of this age brings forward wear on clutch components, dual-mass flywheel (where fitted), turbo actuator and intercooler plumbing, front brake discs and pads, and the front suspension components that carry the bulk of the unladen and part-laden load. For a prospective buyer, the priority inspections should focus on the drivetrain and underbody areas where heavy commercial use tends to reveal itself first. On a test drive, listen carefully for any clonks or knocking from the front suspension over uneven roads, particularly from the anti-roll bar bushes, drop links, and wishbone bushes, which are common wear items on a heavily-loaded front-wheel-drive platform. Brake pedal feel should be checked for sponginess or excessive travel, and a sustained stop from speed should produce a straight, stable pedal with no pulling to either side, indicating the caliper sliders and discs are in serviceable condition. A cold-start observation is worthwhile to detect any timing chain rattle, turbo whistle, or diesel knock that might suggest internal wear, and the clutch should be tested under load on a hill to confirm smooth take-up without slipping or judder. The underbody and structural elements warrant close scrutiny given the mileage and the commercial vehicle context. Inspect the front subframe, brake and fuel lines, and steering rack for any signs of corrosion, oil misting, or stone-chip damage that could progress, and check the condition of the engine and gearbox oil for any creamy residue indicative of a failed coolant seal or water ingestion. The exhaust system, particularly the flexi section and DPF, should be examined for signs of imminent failure, as DPFs on high-mileage diesels running short urban cycles can become prone to clogging and regeneration issues. Finally, confirm the service history supports the recorded mileage, with evidence of cambelt or timing chain replacement intervals (if chain-driven, confirm the schedule) and recent replacement of front brake discs and pads, which on a vehicle of this mileage and usage pattern should already have been attended to at least once.