2014 Citroen Relay 2.2L Diesel · MT64 KGZ

The Citroen Relay presents a stable and reassuring mechanical picture as of its most recent MOT on 6 February 2026 at 114,992 miles, where it passed with zero defects recorded. The maintenance trend is firmly improving when viewed against the preceding two years, during which the vehicle failed twice on consecutive days in January 2025 and once again in January 2026, each time without any defects being recorded. Those repeated failures on adjacent dates strongly suggest administrative or procedural issues, such as incorrect documentation, a booking error, or a tester failing to complete the examination, rather than underlying mechanical faults. Once those administrative hurdles were resolved, the van sailed through its February 2026 test cleanly, and the gap between that pass and today's date of 18 June 2026 is just over four months, meaning the current certificate is still fresh and the vehicle has covered negligible mileage since. The mileage pattern tells a consistent story for a twelve-year-old commercial van. Between the January 2024 pass at 107,106 miles and the February 2026 pass at 114,992 miles, the vehicle accumulated 7,886 miles over roughly two years, which equates to approximately 3,943 miles per year. That is well below the stated annual average of 9,583 miles derived from the vehicle's age, pointing to a period of lighter use or possibly extended standing time in recent years. The narrow spread between the January 2026 failure at 114,919 miles and the February 2026 pass at 114,992 miles, just 73 miles apart, further confirms the van has been driven very little since the start of this year. No unusual gaps or sudden spikes in mileage accumulation appear in the record, so there is no evidence of odometer tampering or unlogged long-distance use. Despite the clean MOT record, a buyer should still carry out a thorough in-person inspection focused on areas that MOT tests only sample. Given the van's age and commercial purpose, check the chassis and load floor for corrosion or structural rust, particularly around mounting points, sills, and the rear crossmember. Inspect the suspension bushes, coil springs, and shock absorbers for wear or weeping, as commercial vans of this age frequently develop play in those components even when they pass emissions and brake inspections. Examine the brake discs, pads, and calipers for uneven wear or binding, and verify that the handbrake holds firmly on a slope. Tyre condition and tread depth across all four corners, including the inner edges, deserve close attention since uneven wear can indicate tracking or suspension geometry issues that a stationary MOT check might not fully expose. Start the engine cold and listen for timing chain rattle or diesel knock that could signal injector or flywheel wear. Check exhaust emissions under load for excessive blue or white smoke, and verify that the DPF system regenerates correctly during a sustained drive. Test all electrical systems, including lighting, wipers, and dashboard warning lamps, and confirm that the clutch biting point is not excessively high, which could indicate a worn clutch on the verge of replacement. The clean MOT history is encouraging, but a pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic remains the most reliable way to confirm that this van's mechanical condition matches its paper record.