2021 Citroen Relay 35 HVY L4H3 ENT Bhdi SS 2.2L Diesel · LD71 EBG

A pattern of lighting and tyre-related issues dominates the MOT history of this 2021 Citroen Relay, with the most recent test on 30 September 2025 returning a pass alongside a minor side repeater lens defect and an advisory concerning a nearside rear tyre cut not deep enough to expose the cord. The earlier record is less reassuring: the 27 September 2024 test resulted in a fail with three major defects relating to incorrect headlamp beam aim and an inoperative nearside front side repeater, plus a dangerous nearside front tyre with tread depth below the 1.6mm legal threshold. That failure was followed just five days later by a retest pass on 2 October 2024, which still carried a minor offside front side repeater lens defect and the same nearside rear tyre cut advisory. The recurrence of identical minor lens defects across consecutive tests suggests persistent deterioration of the side repeater assemblies rather than one-off damage, and the headlamp aim failures from late 2024 indicate that the front lighting system requires attention to ensure beam alignment is correctly set and remains within tolerance. Annual mileage sits at roughly 9,662 miles per year across the recorded life of the vehicle, which is broadly typical for a five-year-old heavy van of this class and points to steady commercial or fleet use rather than extended periods off the road. There are no multi-year gaps between tests that would imply long lay-ups, so the usual concerns around seized brakes, perished rubber, drained 12V batteries and stale fluids are less relevant here. However, the relatively consistent accumulation does mean that consumables such as brake pads, discs, tyres and suspension bushes will have seen proportionate working wear, and the single recorded dangerous tyre failure confirms that tread depth monitoring must remain a priority going forward. A prospective purchaser should pay particular attention to the front side repeater assemblies, checking that both lenses are intact, secure and that no water ingress has caused the bulb holders to corrode. Headlamp alignment should be verified on a flat surface facing a wall, confirming an even, level beam pattern without obvious kick-up to either side, as the previous beam image faults could recur if adjustment hardware is worn or has been disturbed. The nearside rear tyre should be inspected for the recorded cut and its overall condition assessed, while all four tyres should be measured with a tread depth gauge to confirm they sit well above the 1.6mm minimum. On a test drive, listen for any knocking or clonking from the front suspension over uneven surfaces, feel for pulling to one side under braking which could indicate binding calipers or uneven pad wear, and check for any excess play in the steering or vibration through the wheel, as these would warrant closer examination of the front hubs and suspension linkages. Finally, a thorough underside inspection for any developing corrosion on brake lines, subframe components and the exhaust system would be prudent given the vehicle's working van brief.