2021 Citroen Relay 35 L3H2 Eprise Bhdi S/S 2.2L Diesel · GU71 KUG

With three MOT tests recorded since 2024 and only one failure alongside a single advisory, the defining mechanical picture for this Relay is largely one of stable roadworthiness, albeit with a recurrent issue around front lighting and a minor registration plate lamp concern at the most recent test on 16 September 2025. That 2025 test did pass, with the only entry being a minor fault for an offside registration plate lamp inoperative under the multiple lamp source clause, which is a trivial electrical issue rather than a structural or mechanical concern. The 2024 test on 2 September resulted in a pass, but it carries an advisory for a nearside rear nail in the tyre, which is the same defect that was flagged when the vehicle failed that same inspection on a PRS basis due to an offside headlamp not working on dipped beam. The headlamp failure is the only meaningful mechanical or electrical non-conformity on file, and the absence of any further advisories or failures around braking, suspension, steering, or corrosion suggests the vehicle has not presented any chronic wear patterns at test time. Across roughly five years of service and 53,653 recorded miles, the vehicle is averaging approximately 10,731 miles per year, which sits squarely within expected commercial van usage for a Relay of this age and configuration. There is a notable gap in the testing record, with no MOT entries prior to September 2024 despite the vehicle being registered in 2021, which is consistent with the van being first used as a new vehicle and not requiring testing until its fourth anniversary under current rules for light goods vehicles. The mileage accumulation between the September 2024 test and the September 2025 test indicates that the van covered another typical annual mileage in the intervening twelve months, suggesting consistent working use rather than long periods of standing. This pattern of regular use is mechanically beneficial, as it tends to keep brake components, tyres, and drivetrain items active rather than allowing corrosion to take hold on stationary brake discs or callipers. For a prospective buyer, the most relevant items to scrutinise on inspection are the lighting and electrical system, given the dipped beam headlamp failure in 2024 and the registration plate lamp issue in 2025. On a test drive, confirm that both dipped beams illuminate reliably without flicker on first start and after the engine has been running, and check that the offside registration plate lamps and any associated side marker lamps function consistently, as intermittent bulb or connector faults can recur on commercial vehicles subjected to vibration. The advisory for a nearside rear nail in the tyre from the 2024 test should prompt a close examination of the rear tyres for embedded debris, slow punctures, or uneven wear patterns, particularly on the inner shoulder which can indicate rear wheel alignment or load distribution issues on a heavy panel van. Beyond the flagged items, a careful physical inspection of the underside is worthwhile given the mileage, with particular attention to the condition of the front suspension components, drop links, and anti-roll bar bushes, as well as the rear leaf spring shackles and mounting brackets which can wear or corrode under commercial loading cycles. The brake discs and callipers, both front and rear, should be checked for corrosion lipping on the disc edges and any signs of binding or uneven pad wear, and a firm pedal with no sponginess or judder under braking would be reassuring. Finally, listen for any clonks, knocks, or rattles from the front end over speed bumps and uneven surfaces, as commercial vans of this age and mileage commonly exhibit worn suspension bushes that only become apparent under load or on rougher tarmac.