2020 Citroen Relay 35 L2H2 Eprise Bhdi S/S 2.2L Diesel · LC70 LWA

Recorded against a Blue Citroen Relay panel van, the DVSA MOT history shows a notably short testing window with only three pass certificates and a single failure entry across the 2023 to 2025 period. The failure recorded on 16 November 2023 lists no advisory or defect detail in the official log, yet the same calendar day also carries a PASSED outcome, which indicates the vehicle was presented, failed on one or more items, then immediately re-presented and passed within hours of the original test. Since the vehicle was first registered in 2020, this is also the only MOT cycle on file before the most recent 2025 pass, meaning the test history cannot be used to evidence long-term roadworthiness trends across the full life of the van. The two subsequent passes in November 2024 and November 2025 were both recorded with no defects or advisories, which is a clean late-stage outcome but should be read alongside the very limited testing depth available. Mileage on the vehicle stands at 68,122 miles across approximately six years of service, equating to an annual accumulation of around 11,350 miles per year. This rate sits comfortably within the typical commercial usage band for a medium panel van of this size and vocation, and there is no significant mileage jump between the recorded test dates to suggest any period of unusually intensive use. Equally, there is no extended lay-up gap that would point to long stationary periods, which is relevant because the Relay’s diesel emissions equipment, diesel particulate filter, 12V battery health, and underbody corrosion resistance all benefit from regular running rather than seasonal use. The mileage consistency indicates steady commercial duty rather than a low-use or heavily-abused operating profile. For a prospective buyer, the absence of recorded advisories means there is no specific component in the MOT log that demands a targeted inspection, but the limited test depth and the unexplained 2023 failure should prompt close physical checks on areas commonly affected on a six-year-old Relay of this mileage. Particular attention should be paid to the front suspension, including the lower wishbones, anti-roll bar bushes and drop links, as knocking or creaking over uneven surfaces is a known wear point. The front brake discs and pads should be inspected for lipping, binding caliper drag, and uneven wear, while the rear braking system, including the shoes and wheel cylinders on the drum-fitted rear axle, should be checked for hydraulic leaks and travel on the handbrake. The steering rack and track rod ends should be examined for play or fluid misting, and the steering column universal joints checked for any slack when turning lock to lock at low speed. During a test drive, listen for any clonking or shuddering through the front end over speed humps and uneven B-road surfaces, which would indicate worn suspension bushes or top mount deterioration. Feel for any pulling to one side under braking, which can point to a binding caliper or a hydraulic imbalance, and check for a soft or spongy brake pedal that may suggest air ingress or a master cylinder issue. With the engine running from cold, observe the exhaust for excessive smoke, particularly under load, as BlueHDi variants can suffer from EGR and DPF-related running issues that would not necessarily surface during a stationary MOT inspection. Finally, inspect the underside, wheel arches, sills and suspension subframes for any bubbling or perforation corrosion, as the Relay is known to be vulnerable to underbody rust in winter salt conditions, and verify that all warning lamps on the instrument cluster extinguish correctly after the ignition cycle.