2021 Citroen Relay 35 L3H2 Eprise Bhdi S/S 2.2L Diesel · MR06 PAL

The Citroen Relay currently holds a valid MOT, having passed its most recent test on 22 March 2026 at 121,568 miles. However, the maintenance trend is mixed. The vehicle failed the preceding test on 14 March 2026 at 121,508 miles for a worn offside rear tyre and inadequate parking brake efficiency, then passed eight days later after rectifying those items. A recurring advisory for the offside rear tyre wearing to the legal limit and on the edge suggests ongoing alignment or suspension geometry issues rather than simple neglect. The trend is partially improving for basic safety items, but the underlying cause of uneven tyre wear remains unresolved. The mileage accumulation is notably high for a five-year-old commercial vehicle, averaging approximately 24,314 miles per year. The record shows a significant jump of 23,804 miles between the February 2024 test at 93,379 miles and the January 2025 test at 117,183 miles, indicating sustained heavy use over that eleven-month period. The most recent tests show only 60 miles added between the failed and passed attempts, which is negligible and consistent with a retest loop. The MOT history is sparse, with only four tests recorded since 2024, limiting the ability to track long-term wear patterns. A buyer should focus the physical inspection on the rear suspension and braking system. The January 2025 advisory for a light oil misting on the nearside rear shock absorber warrants close scrutiny, as this can progress to reduced damping effectiveness and accelerated tyre wear. The offside rear tyre repeatedly wearing to the legal limit and on the edge points to possible worn suspension bushes, a sagging coil spring, or misaligned tracking. The parking brake efficiency failure in March 2026 demands inspection of the rear brake calipers for binding, the handbrake cables for stretch or seizure, and the rear brake discs for uneven wear or corrosion. Given the high annual mileage, the exhaust system, drivetrain mounts, and structural underbody should be checked for fatigue and corrosion, particularly around load-bearing points on this panel van.