2017 Citroen Relay 2.0L Diesel · MW67 CHK

A pattern of rear brake binding and minor lamp defects defines the mechanical history of this 2017 Citroen Relay, with a clear recurrence of brake and electrical issues that a buyer should weigh carefully. The most recent test on 11 December 2025 returned a clean pass with no advisories, which is the best result in the recorded sequence, but it sits alongside a failure one year earlier that flagged a Major defect for the rear service brake excessively binding on both sides. That 2024 failure also recorded a Major for the offside rear reversing lamp inoperative, alongside the same nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative minor that had carried through from the preceding test. Earlier entries from 2020, 2021 and 2022 show a generally clean record with only minor lamp and tyre edge wear advisories, so the 2024 cluster represents a localised deterioration rather than a chronic trend across all systems. The contrast between the clean 2025 pass and the prior binding brake failure means the braking system requires direct verification rather than assumption. Recorded mileage of 134,264 miles over approximately nine years equates to an annual accumulation of around 14,900 miles, which is high for a vehicle of this age and points to sustained commercial or heavy-duty use. The annual test entries from 2020 through 2025 show no extended gaps off the road, with mileage progression that is broadly consistent year on year, indicating continuous service rather than long periods of standing. At this annual rate, consumables such as brake pads, discs, clutch components, suspension bushes and tyres will have absorbed significant wear, and drivetrain items including gearbox mounts and universal joints merit closer scrutiny than they would on a lower-mileage example. The offside front tyre edge wear advisories in both 2020 and 2024 are consistent with the front axle carrying sustained load and may indicate alignment geometry or component wear that has not yet been formally recorded. A prospective buyer should focus the physical inspection on the braking system, since the 2024 Major for rear brake binding on both sides suggests a caliper, slider or handbrake mechanism issue that may not have been fully resolved. On a test drive, listen for any dragging sensation, uneven pulling, or a rear wheel that feels hotter than the others after a short drive, and verify that the handbrake holds firmly without creeping. Inspect the rear caliper sliders, flexible brake hoses and handbrake cables for seizure or corrosion, and check the rear discs for hot spots, excessive lipping or bluing that would confirm chronic binding. Also examine the reversing lamp circuit and the registration plate lamp wiring, as the same electrical minor faults have appeared in consecutive years and may indicate a poor earth, water ingress into lamp clusters or damaged wiring rather than a simple bulb failure. Finally, given the high annual mileage, lift the front wheels to check for play in the suspension arms, drop links and anti-roll bar bushes, and inspect the front tyres for uneven shoulder wear that could point to worn bushings or misalignment carried over from the 2020 and 2024 advisories.