2006 Citroen Relay 2.8L Diesel · HT06 JJY

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a concerning trend regarding structural integrity. While it passed its latest test in October 2025 at 59,350 miles, this followed a significant failure just four days prior. That failure highlighted critical structural issues, specifically an offside rear suspension mounting area so excessively corroded it significantly reduced the strength of the inner sill. Although the vehicle has since passed, the persistent presence of front and rear chassis corrosion across every test from 2023 to 2025 indicates an ongoing process of metal oxidation rather than an isolated mechanical fault. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a twenty-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 3,000 miles per year. Between the September 2024 test at 57,178 miles and the October 2025 test at 59,350 miles, the vehicle covered only 2,172 miles. This pattern suggests the van sits for long periods or is used for very short trips. Low mileage on older commercial often leads to accelerated degradation of rubber components and dry seals, which is evidenced by the split nearside front outer drive shaft CV boot noted in the 2025 failure. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the chassis and sills to determine the depth of the structural rust. The tester previously flagged the suspension mounting point, which is a high-risk area that can lead to catastrophic component failure. You should also verify the condition of the seat belts in the rear rows, as these were points of failure in 2024. Given the low usage, inspect the braking system for seized calipers or perished hoses, which are common issues on vehicles that remain stationary between infrequent use.