2020 Citroen Relay 35 L2 Bluehdi S/S 2.2L Diesel · LS69 PNV

The 2020 Citroen Relay 35 L2 Bluehdi currently holds a valid MOT pass certificate dated 14 February 2026, valid until February 2027. The maintenance trend is broadly stable but punctuated by a cluster of defects identified during the pre-test inspection on 13 February 2026. That test was failed on four counts, including a defective gearbox mounting rubber bush, a seriously damaged offside obligatory mirror, two headlamp beam failures, and a serious fluid leak from the nearside front shock absorber. All four items were rectified ahead of the pass the following day. The shock absorber leak and gearbox bush defect are notable on a relatively low-mileage commercial vehicle and suggest a lack of preventative chassis maintenance rather than simple high-mileage wear. The recorded mileage of 54,840 miles in February 2026 gives an annual average of roughly 9,140 miles since first registration, which is typical for a panel van of this age. The progression is consistent: 39,510 miles in February 2024, 46,857 miles in February 2025, and 54,840 miles in February 2026, showing no unusual gaps or sudden accumulation. The mileage record is clean and supports the stated figure. The 2025 test failed on two tyre cuts deep enough to expose ply or cords on the offside rear and nearside front, a defect pattern consistent with sidewall damage from kerb strikes or road debris rather than underinflation wear, and both tyres were replaced before the retest. A buyer inspecting this vehicle in person should focus on the front suspension and drivetrain mounts. The nearside front shock absorber was leaking fluid seriously enough to warrant a dangerous failure just months ago, so the unit has likely been replaced, but the offside front damper and both rear shock absorbers should be checked for oil misting, bounce test performance, and uneven tyre wear. The split gearbox mounting rubber bush indicates the powertrain mount has been degraded, so the engine and gearbox mountings should be inspected for further deterioration, and any drivetrain vibration at idle or under load should be noted. The headlamp failures on both dipped and main beam suggest possible bulb, wiring, or switch issues; a full lighting function check is advisable. Structurally, the vehicle is only six years old and no corrosion or structural defects have appeared on record, but the underbody, sills, and load floor should still be inspected for impact damage or surface rust given commercial use. The brake advisories from February 2024 regarding worn pads and discs were minor at the time, but a current check of pad thickness and disc condition is prudent.