2012 Citroen Relay 2.2L Diesel · FH12 XML

The 2012 Citroen Relay presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass at 133,194 miles on 20 May 2025. The absence of any recorded defects in the most recent test indicates the vehicle currently meets all required safety and emissions standards. Following a failed test on 2 June 2021 at 125,317 miles—where curiously no defects were recorded, suggesting an administrative error or an aborted test—the subsequent June 2021 test passed cleanly. Since then, four consecutive passes with zero advisories or defects demonstrate consistent upkeep and a resolving trend regarding any prior mechanical issues. The recorded mileage of 133,194 miles over fourteen years equates to roughly 9,514 miles per year, a typical annual accumulation for a commercial van of this age. The MOT history reveals a notable gap between May 2023 and June 2021, spanning two years rather than the standard annual interval. During this gap, the vehicle covered approximately 2,829 miles, suggesting very light use or a period of standing. From June 2021 to May 2025, the mileage increased steadily by roughly 2,000 to 2,600 miles per year, reflecting a return to regular, albeit modest, usage without any sudden spikes in accumulation. Despite the entirely clean MOT record, a pre-purchase inspection must account for the natural wear associated with a 133,000-mile commercial vehicle. Buyers should physically examine the structural integrity of the chassis and load floor, as hidden corrosion often escapes a standard MOT unless it becomes severe. Suspension bushes and coil springs require close scrutiny for deterioration, alongside checking the condition of the brake discs and calipers for any signs of binding or uneven wear. The two-year gap in the MOT history warrants verifying the condition of perishable components like tyres and rubber hoses, which can perish from age and standing rather than mileage alone.