2016 Citroen Relay 2.2L Diesel · LD66 RLU

A clean and remarkably consistent roadworthiness record defines this 2016 Citroen Relay, with the most recent test on 11 November 2025 producing no advisories or defects against a documented pass. Across the available DVSA history the vehicle has demonstrated an unbroken pattern of compliance, the only anomaly being a brief failure recorded on 11 November 2024 that was almost certainly a retake event, given that an identical pass followed just two days later on 13 November 2024 with no defects recorded. Both the 2025 and 2023 tests returned entirely clean sheets, and the 2022 examination likewise produced a pass with no advisories of any kind. The absence of any recorded corrosion, suspension, brake, or exhaust advisories over a five-year testing window suggests the structural and mechanical condition of this Relay has remained sound throughout the period covered by official records. With 70,501 miles accumulated over roughly a decade, this Relay averages around 7,050 miles per year, a figure that sits comfortably within the typical range for a commercial vehicle of this age and vocation. There are no significant gaps in the annual testing sequence, and the mileage progression between tests is steady and proportionate, indicating that the vehicle has been in regular operational use rather than left standing for extended periods. This kind of consistent, moderate utilisation is mechanically beneficial, as it avoids the pitfalls associated with either very high commercial mileage or prolonged inactivity that can degrade seals, dry out rubber components, and encourage corrosion in less-used vehicles. For a prospective buyer, the lack of any recorded advisories means there are no specific flagged components to scrutinise, but the commercial nature of the Relay warrants a focused inspection of the areas most prone to wear on vans of this age and mileage. Particular attention should be paid to the front suspension, as commercial vehicles frequently load the front axle heavily, and any knocking or clonking over uneven surfaces could point to worn lower wishbone arms, drop links, or anti-roll bar bushes. On a test drive, listen for clonks from the rear leaf spring shackles and check for sagging or uneven ride height, which would indicate weakened springs. The steering should be tested for any slack or pulling to one side, and the brake pedal should feel firm without excessive travel, as commercial discs and pads can wear unevenly if a binding caliper has been left undiagnosed. The braking system, while free of any advisories, should be inspected visually for pad thickness and disc condition, particularly on the rear axle where wear tends to be more pronounced on heavy vehicles. Any signs of uneven pad deposition, scoring on the disc surface, or seepage around the calipers would warrant further investigation. The underside of the vehicle should be examined for any corrosion on the subframe, brake pipes, and fuel lines, as commercial vans are often exposed to winter salt and damp conditions. Finally, confirm that the clutch operation remains smooth and progressive, the engine shows no signs of excessive smoke or oil leaks from the sump or rocker cover, and the gearbox selects all ratios cleanly without clonching or crunch, as these drivetrain components carry the burden of commercial use and are not flagged in the MOT record but can still present age-related wear.