2010 Citroen Relay 2.2L Diesel · LS60 RNU

The most recent DVSA examination on 18 November 2025 returned a PASS with no defects or advisories recorded, indicating the vehicle was considered roadworthy at the time of test. It is worth noting, however, that the immediately preceding test on 14 November 2025 resulted in a FAIL outcome, albeit also with no defects listed on the available record. This back-to-back pass following a fail is unusual and could suggest either an administrative or retest submission where the original failure data was not fully captured, or a straightforward rectification of an issue that did not constitute a recordable defect. The broader trend across the available history, with passes in late 2023 and 2024 bracketing a 2024 failure, points toward a vehicle that is being maintained to a serviceable standard but warrants closer physical scrutiny given the lack of advisory detail accompanying the failures. With a recorded odometer reading of 122,251 miles on a 2010 platform, this Relay has covered approximately 7,641 miles per year, which is broadly typical for a working panel van of this age. The mileage progression across the three recorded tests suggests steady, moderate use rather than extreme high-mileage accumulation or extended periods of standing. This pattern is mechanically favourable, as it implies regular operation of the drivetrain, braking system, and ancillaries, reducing the risk of seized components, severe corrosion from inactivity, and stale fluid degradation. Nonetheless, the high absolute mileage remains significant, and consumable wear items such as clutches, dual-mass flywheels (if applicable to the gearbox variant), turbochargers on diesel derivatives, and suspension components will have experienced substantial cumulative fatigue over the vehicle's service life. In the absence of any recorded advisories or defect notes, a prospective buyer must rely on age- and mileage-appropriate physical checks rather than referencing known historical concerns. On a road test, particular attention should be paid to the condition of the suspension, listening for clonks or knocking from worn bushes, anti-roll bar drop links, and coil springs, and checking for uneven tyre wear which would indicate alignment or suspension component issues. Brake pedal feel should be assessed for sponginess suggesting air ingress or master cylinder wear, while the steering should be checked for play, vibration, or knocking at full lock, which could point to worn track rod ends or steering rack wear typical of high-mileage commercial vehicles. The exhaust should be inspected for excessive smoke on start-up or under load, as turbo and injector wear become increasingly probable beyond this mileage bracket. Given the vehicle's age of sixteen years, calendar-based degradation should also form a central part of any inspection regardless of the relatively continuous usage pattern. Tyres should be examined closely for sidewall perishing and cracking from age, as rubber compounds deteriorate with time even where tread depth remains adequate. Brake discs are particularly susceptible to corrosion and lipping from frequent stop-start urban or light commercial use, and binding calipers or seized slider pins should be checked for by feel during a test drive. The 12-volt battery health should be verified, along with the condition of all underbonnet fluids, paying particular regard to coolant strength, brake fluid moisture content, and the timing belt or cam belt service interval, which on a diesel Relay of this vintage is a critical replacement item if not demonstrably documented. A thorough pre-purchase inspection by a competent commercial vehicle technician, ideally accompanied by evidence of recent servicing and cambelt replacement, would be strongly advisable before committing to purchase.