2018 Citroen Relay 2.0L Diesel · LJ18 AEX

The MOT record for this 2018 Citroen Relay is exceptionally clean. Across four consecutive annual tests, from the March 2022 pass at 46,845 miles through to the April 2025 pass at 64,211 miles, the vehicle has failed on no occasions and, more significantly, has not accumulated a single advisory. The latest test, conducted on 7 April 2025, returned a straight pass with no defects recorded. This is a stable and consistently improving maintenance trend; there is no evidence in the DVSA data of any recurring suspension, braking, or structural concerns. The recorded mileage pattern is wholly consistent with typical light commercial use. The vehicle covered approximately 4,664 miles between March 2022 and March 2023, a further 4,459 miles in the following year, and then roughly 7,735 miles between April 2024 and April 2025. The slightly higher accumulation in the latter period remains unremarkable for a van of this type. One practical caveat stands out: the last verified odometer reading is over sixteen months old relative to today's date. The current roadworthiness of the vehicle is therefore unknown, and a fresh MOT certificate will be required before any purchase is completed. Because the history is free of flagged defects, there are no specific recurring faults to target during a physical inspection. That said, a clean digital record does not guarantee the absence of age-related wear on a vehicle that is now roughly eight years old. On the Relay, a buyer should pay close attention to the condition of the rear suspension bushes and any corroded coil springs, both of which commonly surface on vans of this age. The brake discs and rear calipers warrant scrutiny for binding, as do the front tyres for uneven tread wear, which would indicate a steering geometry or tracking fault not captured by an MOT with no advisories. The load area floor and the sill seams beneath the sliding door runners are also worth a direct check for corrosion, since structural rust can develop discreetly in these areas between annual tests. The DVSA record suggests a van that has been maintained to a good standard by previous keepers. It offers honest, typical mileage and a faultless test history. The buyer's real risk is not a known mechanical problem, but rather the unverified condition of the vehicle over the last sixteen months. A fresh professional inspection and new MOT, covering brakes, suspension, and structural integrity, will resolve that uncertainty.