2019 Citroen Relay 2.0L Diesel · ND68 ACZ

The vehicle most recently passed its MOT on 18 June 2026. The overall maintenance trend appears stable, although the history suggests a reactive rather than proactive approach to upkeep. The failures recorded in 2025 and 2026 were primarily related to lighting and braking efficiency, which are typically straightforward repairs but indicate that basic pre-test inspections are not being conducted by the current owner. With 122,790 miles recorded over approximately seven years, this vehicle has averaged roughly 17,500 miles per annum. This is considered high usage, implying significant cumulative wear on all primary drivetrain and chassis components. High-mileage commercial vehicles are prone to accelerated degradation of suspension bushes, coil springs, and engine mounts, and the stress on the transmission and clutch assembly will be considerably higher than that of a lower-mileage equivalent. The 2025 MOT failure regarding service brake and parking brake efficiency, coupled with an advisory for thin rear brake pads, is a critical point for inspection. The buyer should check for brake disc corrosion or scoring and listen for any grinding noises during deceleration. On a test drive, any shuddering under braking or excessive pedal travel should be viewed as a sign of inadequate maintenance or impending caliper failure. Given the high mileage, the buyer must also scrutinise the suspension for clunks or knocks, particularly when driving over uneven surfaces, which would indicate worn bushings or failing shock absorbers. Furthermore, the history of lighting failures suggests a potential for electrical instability or general neglect of consumables. Beyond the MOT records, the buyer must verify the service history to ensure that timing belts, water pumps, and oil changes have been performed at the correct intervals, as high-mileage diesel engines are highly sensitive to fluid degradation. A thorough physical inspection of the chassis for structural corrosion, especially within the sills and the load area, is essential for a vehicle of this age and usage profile to ensure long-term structural integrity.