2004 Citroen Relay 2.8L Diesel · FJ04 PJY

The Citroen Relay presents a currently roadworthy status following its most recent pass on 21 August 2025 at 98,791 miles, with the maintenance trend appearing stable across the visible record. The August 2025 pass came only two days after a failed attempt on 19 August at identical mileage, and ten days after a prior failure on 11 August at 98,751 miles. All three late-summer 2025 tests recorded no defects, which suggests administrative or presentation issues at the test centre rather than mechanical faults. No advisories or defects appear anywhere in the five-year chain. The mileage pattern reflects light use for a 2004 panel van. From the 19 July 2023 test at 96,402 miles to the 1 August 2024 pass at 98,241 miles, the vehicle covered just 1,839 miles in thirteen months. By August 2025 it reached 98,791 miles, adding only 550 miles across the final year. The 22-year-old vehicle averages roughly 4,490 miles annually. Such low accumulation implies extended standing periods, which commonly accelerate rubber perishing, brake seizing, and underbody corrosion despite clean MOT outcomes. A buyer should physically inspect suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake calipers for binding or seizure caused by inactivity. The absence of recorded advisories does not exempt the relay from age-related structural rust along chassis rails and sills. Examine exhaust emissions and tyre sidewalls for cracking from long storage. Given the two unexplained August 2025 failures with zero defects logged, confirm with the seller what rectification or documentation supported the eventual pass. The clean history is reassuring, but low mileage and repeated test visits warrant a hands-on check of drivetrain oil condition and handbrake function before purchase.