2019 Citroen Relay 2.0L Diesel · MM68 ADO

The 2026‑02‑13 MOT passed the 67,556‑mile CITROEN RELAY, yet the preceding 2026‑02‑12 test recorded multiple failures on the same vehicle, indicating that the maintenance trend is not improving. The recent pass masks recurring defects such as a missing passenger seat, worn anti‑roll bar linkage, and parking brake efficiency below requirements, suggesting that the vehicle’s condition remains borderline. At seven years old, the recorded mileage of 67,556 equates to roughly 9,650 miles per year, which aligns with typical usage for a vehicle of this age. The interval from the 2023‑02‑09 test (36,331 miles) to the 2024‑02‑06 test (47,022 miles) shows an increase of about 10,700 miles in one year, followed by a rise of 11,600 miles between 2024‑02‑06 and 2025‑01‑28, and a more modest 8,900‑mile gain to the latest test. Recurring issues include the persistent absence of the front passenger seat, excessive play in the near‑side front track‑rod end ball joint, worn off‑side front anti‑roll bar linkage pins or bushes, and inadequate tyre load indices that should be 115 for the axle weight. The parking brake efficiency failure in both 2025 and 2026 tests points to possible caliper binding or worn pads, while the headlamp aim being too high and the inoperative registration‑plate lamp reflect neglect of lighting and signalling components. A buyer should therefore inspect the suspension linkage for wear, test the parking brake for proper hold, verify that the tyres meet the required load rating and are in good condition, and examine the seat mounting points for structural damage or corrosion. Further checks of the brake discs, calipers and pads for binding, the headlamp aim and registration‑plate lamp operation, and a visual assessment of the chassis for rust around the seat area are advisable.