2013 Citroen Relay 2.2L Diesel · LL63 VSC

A clean MOT history defines this 2013 Citroën Relay, with the most recent test on 29 November 2025 passing without a single advisory or defect recorded. The same outcome applied to the 2023 and 2022 tests, both resulting in passes with no items flagged. There is one anomaly in the record: a failure was logged on 2 December 2024 with no defects recorded against it, followed the same day by a pass, which indicates an administrative re-test rather than any genuine mechanical issue. Across five tests spanning over three years, no advisories have been raised for any component, which is an unusually tidy record for a commercial van of this age and suggests the vehicle has been kept in good mechanical order throughout its testing life. Recorded mileage of 89,376 miles against a 2013 registration equates to roughly 6,875 miles per year, which is on the lower side for a commercial vehicle of its type. Citroën Relays are typically used for heavier-duty work, so this modest accumulation suggests either light commercial use, private or leisure mileage, or possibly periods of standing between uses. There is one noticeable gap in the testing record between the August 2023 test and the late 2024 re-test, though this is most likely explained by the vehicle being either under its MOT threshold at that point or being SORN. The mileage progression between recorded tests does not show any dramatic jumps, and the consistent annual rate of use means wear on consumables such as brakes, tyres, and clutch components should be proportionate to the mileage rather than accelerated by harsh usage. For a prospective buyer, the absence of any recorded advisories means there are no specific components flagged for closer inspection from the MOT history alone. However, given the commercial vehicle platform, particular care should be taken with areas commonly affected on Relays of this age. The front suspension wishbones, anti-roll bar drop links, and rear leaf spring bushes are all known wear points and worth checking for play by rocking each wheel with the vehicle raised, or by listening for clonks over uneven surfaces on a test drive. The sliding side door and rear barn doors should be operated to confirm smooth running of the rollers and latches, as corroded or sticking mechanisms are a frequent advisory item on vans of this vintage, even if not recorded here. Brake feel should be tested under load, as binding calipers and worn front discs are typical on Relays that have seen any meaningful use, and a spongy pedal or pulling under braking would warrant immediate investigation. On the road, the vehicle should be driven over a variety of surfaces to expose any developing issues. Listen for knocking from the front end over speed bumps, which would suggest worn suspension bushes or drop links, and feel for any vibration through the steering wheel that could indicate warped front brake discs. The clutch should be tested on a hill to confirm smooth engagement without slipping or judder, and the gearbox should be checked for smooth selection across all ratios, particularly reverse, which can become notchy on higher-mileage Relays. Finally, a thorough inspection underneath the vehicle for any signs of oil leaks from the engine or gearbox, corrosion on the brake pipes and fuel lines, and general structural condition of the subframe and outriggers is highly advisable, even though the MOT record does not currently flag any of these areas. Given the clean paper trail, this Relay presents as a well-maintained example, but a pre-purchase inspection by a commercial vehicle specialist would still be prudent to confirm the mechanical state matches the test history.