2019 Citroen Relay 35 L3H2 Eprise Bhdi S/S 2.2L Diesel · LD69 JFV

The 2025‑09‑18 MOT at 84,544 miles resulted in a pass, with only a minor oil leak noted under test condition 8.4.1 (a) (i) and no major defects recorded. The vehicle has now passed three consecutive tests after a failure in September 2023, indicating a stable maintenance trend rather than a worsening condition. The mileage record shows a steep rise: 42,584 miles in September 2022, 60,858 miles by September 2023, 76,203 miles in September 2024 and 84,544 miles in September 2025, averaging about 12,000 miles per year for a seven‑year‑old van, which points to intensive use and accelerated wear on consumables. Recurring advisories such as front play in the steering rack inner joint, off‑side side racking, and excessive wear on the front lower suspension arm pins or bushes across 2023 and 2024 suggest that suspension components and steering linkage have not been fully rectified, while the repeated mention of thin front brake pads and tyres worn close to the legal limit indicates that braking and tyre maintenance have been deferred. The 2023 failure also recorded a near‑side front tyre tread depth below 1.6 mm, a condition that must be verified on the ground. A buyer should therefore examine the condition of the front suspension bushes and arm pins, check for play or binding in the steering rack and associated tie‑rod ends, inspect the front brake pads and disc condition, verify tyre tread depth and sidewall wear, and look for any signs of oil leakage around the engine and transmission. Visual inspection of the chassis for rust, particularly around the side racking areas, and a test of the exhaust emissions will complete a thorough assessment of the vehicle’s roadworthiness.