2022 Citroen Relay 35 L2H2 Eprise Bhdi S/S 2.2L Diesel · LC22 RZP

At roughly four years of age, this Citroën Relay 35 L2H2 presents an exceptionally sparse MOT history, with only a single test cycle recorded in the DVSA archive from June 2025. That cycle itself is unusual in that the vehicle was initially failed on 18 June 2025 without any categorised defects listed, and then returned to the same testing station just two days later on 20 June 2025 where it passed cleanly with no advisories or failures recorded. The absence of any prior test entries before mid-2025 means that for the first three years of its life, the commercial vehicle has either been operating within its first MOT exemption window or has accumulated all its mileage without statutory inspection data on file. The mechanical story here is therefore one of an unverified early life and an ultimately clean current test outcome, but with minimal DVSA evidence to corroborate the condition of the chassis, running gear, and structural components across the bulk of its working life. A prospective buyer should treat this brevity of test history as a significant information gap rather than evidence of unblemished condition. The mileage profile is the defining usage characteristic of this Relay. At 84,998 miles recorded against a four-year-old vehicle, the van is accumulating approximately 21,250 miles annually, which is a notably high figure for a vehicle of this age and well above the typical commercial fleet average. This sustained high rate of utilisation places considerable cumulative stress on the clutch, dual-mass flywheel, turbocharger, and diesel particulate filter given the BlueHDi powertrain, as well as the front brake discs, pads, and calliper slide pins which are routinely replaced on high-mileage commercial vehicles. The recorded odometer reading should be cross-checked against the V5C log book and any service invoices to confirm continuity, as discrepancies at this mileage band can indicate clocking. Equally, the high annual mileage means that components such as the timing belt kit, coolant, and brake fluid have likely been changed at least once during the vehicle's life, and documentary evidence of these scheduled interventions will be essential. On a physical inspection, attention should focus on the areas most prone to wear on a high-mileage, heavy-duty panel van of this type. The front suspension should be examined for worn anti-roll bar drop links, bottom wishbone bushes, and top mount bearings, as these commonly generate clonking noises over uneven surfaces and imprecise steering on the Relay platform. The brake system requires particular scrutiny: feel for any judder through the pedal under firm application which would indicate warped front discs, and listen for any grinding or scraping from the front callipers, as binding units are a known issue on high-mileage commercial vehicles and can cause uneven pad wear. A test drive should include a section of rough or broken tarmac where any slack in the steering rack, track rod ends, or rear leaf spring bushes can be audibly detected as knocks or rattles, and the steering wheel should be observed for any vibration or pull that might indicate worn wheel bearings or tracking issues. Diesel-specific and commercial vehicle concerns warrant detailed attention given the powertrain and usage profile. The BlueHDi engine should be started from cold and watched for excessive smoke from the exhaust, particularly blue smoke on start-up which can indicate turbo seal wear or oil consumption issues given the high mileage. The diesel particulate filter should be monitored for warning lights during the test drive, as high-mileage urban commercial use frequently leads to soot loading and regeneration issues. Underneath the vehicle, the floor pans, rear axle mounting points, and front subframe should be inspected for any surface corrosion, as panel vans of this age and working class frequently accumulate road salt damage, particularly around suspension mounting areas and brake pipe runs. Finally, verify the operation of all commercial-specification items including the twin rear doors, side loading door, interior load area lining, and any ply flooring, as damage or water ingress in the load area is common and can accelerate corrosion of the underlying steel structure in ways that would not be visible on the MOT record.