2021 Citroen Relay 35 L2H2 Eprise Bhdi S/S 2.2L Diesel · MM70 XFF

The Citroen Relay presents a stable but high-workload maintenance profile, with the most recent MOT conducted on 13 January 2026 at 118,277 miles resulting in a pass. The tester flagged worn suspension arm pins or bushes on both front corners, though neither was deemed to cause excessive movement at the time of test. A defective offside front repeater lens was also noted, a minor cosmetic and electrical item with no effect on emitted light. No brake, tyre, or emissions failures appeared in the latest test, suggesting the vehicle has been kept in a broadly roadworthy state despite its demanding annual mileage. At roughly five years old, the recorded 118,277 miles equate to an average of approximately 23,655 miles per year, which is substantially above typical light commercial use. The MOT record shows a clear progression from 79,206 miles in January 2024, to 98,020 miles in January 2025, and then to 118,277 miles by January 2026, indicating consistent, intensive operation rather than long periods of standing. This sustained high mileage places accelerated stress on consumable components, particularly tyres, brakes, suspension bushes, and drivetrain mounts, all of which appear in the advisory history. The recurring pattern of front tyre wear close to the legal limit, noted in both the January 2024 and January 2025 tests, points to a vehicle that has been driven hard or loaded heavily, with alignment or suspension geometry likely contributing to uneven wear. The January 2024 test also flagged rear inner brake pads wearing thin, and the January 2026 test identified worn front suspension arm pins or bushes on both sides. These items are consistent with a van subjected to frequent load cycles and high annual distance, rather than a sign of neglect, but they do indicate that front-end components are approaching the point of replacement. A prospective buyer should focus the physical inspection on the front suspension and steering linkage, checking for play in the bushes and ball joints now flagged as worn. The front tyre sidewalls and tread depth deserve close scrutiny, given the repeated advisories on edge wear. Rear brake pad thickness and disc condition should be verified, as the 2024 advisory on inner pads suggests the rear axle has seen sustained use. Underneath, examine the chassis rails, outriggers, and suspension mounting points for corrosion or cracking, as high-mileage vans of this type are prone to structural deterioration that MOT visual checks may not fully capture.