2019 Citroen Relay 2.0L Diesel · LT69 VPR

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a shift toward reactive rather than preventative care. The most recent test in October 2025 at 156,001 miles resulted in an initial failure due to poor parking brake efficiency, insufficient washer fluid, and a registration plate lamp. While the vehicle passed the retest immediately, the failure of the parking brake suggests that mechanical components are reaching the end of their service intervals. Previous years were cleaner, focusing primarily on minor electrical and cosmetic items. The mileage reflects high-intensity usage, averaging approximately 22,000 miles per year over its seven-year life. Between November 2023 at 111,231 miles and October 2024 at 138,287 miles, the vehicle covered 27,056 miles in just eleven months. This rapid accumulation indicates consistent commercial application, which typically accelerates the wear on drivetrain components, suspension bushings, and braking hardware. The gap of 17,714 miles between the 2024 and 2025 tests confirms that the vehicle remains in active, heavy-duty cycles. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the parking brake system and rear drum assembly, as the 2025 failure indicates efficiency was dropping below legal requirements. Given the high mileage, the suspension should be checked for perished rubber components, worn control arms, and ball joints, which frequently fail under heavy loads. The history of a missing fuel cap in 2023 and low washer fluid levels in 2025 further suggests that basic fluid checks and minor hardware maintenance may have been neglected until prompted by an MOT failure. Focus on the structural integrity of the chassis to ensure that high-mileage use has not resulted in significant corrosion.