2018 Citroen Relay 2.0L Diesel · NA18 AVX

The most recent test on 6 March 2026 returned a pass at 79,633 miles with no defects recorded, placing the van in a roadworthy category today. However, the history shows two separate same-day fail-and-pass events, first in July 2023 at 74,322 miles and again in March 2026 at the current mileage. While the record displays a clean pass today, those rapid turnarounds suggest defects were found and rectified immediately, yet the specific failure items are absent from the data provided. The overall trend appears stable on paper, but the missing detail around those two failures prevents a full assessment of recurring faults. Mileage accumulation sits at roughly 9,950 miles per year since 2018, a figure consistent with light commercial use rather than heavy fleet duty. The vehicle covered 2,452 miles between the July 2023 test and the March 2025 test at 76,775 miles, then a further 2,858 miles to the March 2026 test. This steady, low annual mileage often correlates with periods of inactivity, which can accelerate seal degradation, brake disc corrosion and suspension bush hardening compared to regularly worked vehicles. No significant gaps in the testing schedule exist; the van has been presented annually as required. Because the supplied record lists zero advisories or defect details across five test entries, a physical inspection must focus on areas typical for the Relay platform at this age. Prioritise the front suspension lower arms and anti-roll bar links for play, check rear leaf spring bushes for cracking, and examine brake discs for lip formation or binding calipers caused by low use. Inspect the chassis legs, inner sills and load floor pan for structural corrosion, particularly around the rear spring mounts. Verify the exhaust system for leaks at the flexi joint and catalyst, and test the handbrake mechanism for seizure on the rear calipers. The absence of recorded advisories does not guarantee these components are sound; it only confirms they met the minimum standard on the test days.