2007 Citroen Relay 2.2L Diesel · FJ07 UDH

The 2007 Citroen Relay presents a highly irregular maintenance record that raises immediate concerns about its current roadworthiness. The most recent MOT test occurred on 11 November 2022 at 116,124 miles, meaning the certification is nearly four years out of date as of July 2026. The vehicle has likely stood idle for an extended period, a scenario that frequently degrades consumables and causes mechanical seizure. The maintenance trend is impossible to classify as stable or worsening due to severe data anomalies, specifically a recorded mileage drop from 185,438 miles in November 2021 to 116,124 miles a year later. The mileage pattern defies logical progression and demands scrutiny. Between the November 2021 test at 185,438 miles and the November 2022 test at 116,124 miles, the recorded distance dropped by nearly 70,000 miles. This rollback strongly suggests an instrument cluster replacement, a common practice in high-mileage commercial vans, or a significant data entry error. With an average annual mileage of roughly 6,112 miles, the vehicle saw typical light use, but the current 116,124-mile reading cannot be verified as the true cumulative distance without inspecting the physical condition of the interior and drivetrain against the MOT history. The MOT history features two instances of a failed test immediately followed by a pass at the identical mileage with no defects recorded, which is mechanically implausible and points to administrative or testing irregularities rather than actual faults. Because the vehicle has lacked valid certification since late 2022, a buyer must assume all perishable components require thorough inspection. Focus on structural integrity, specifically the chassis and outriggers for advanced corrosion typical of the Relay. Check the brake discs and calipers for pitting and binding caused by standing, inspect all suspension bushes for perishing, and assess the tyres for flat-spotting and sidewall cracking. A comprehensive assessment of the exhaust system and fuel lines is also essential after such prolonged inactivity.