2016 Citroen Relay 2.2L Diesel · PO16 FPT

The vehicle presents a concerning roadworthiness profile characterized by a clear trend of reactive maintenance rather than preventative care. The most recent recorded test in January 2022 at 114,193 miles passed after a significant failure just two days prior. While the vehicle passed that inspection, there is no recorded MOT data for the subsequent four years leading up to June 2026. This gap in documentation is critical and leaves the current state of the mechanical and structural components entirely unverified by a professional tester. The mileage pattern is consistent with a high-use commercial vehicle profile, averaging approximately 11,400 miles per year. The record shows a steady accumulation of 8,300 miles between February 2020 and January 2021, followed by another 8,700 miles between early 2021 and early 2022. While this suggests the vehicle was used regularly during that period, the lack of tests since early 2022 indicates the vehicle has either been off the road for an extended period or the owner has neglected the legal roadworthiness testing requirements. A buyer must scrutinize the braking system and drivetrain, as the January 2022 failure highlighted an inoperative parking brake and overall efficiency below legal requirements. The deterioration of the nearside front outer drive shaft CV boot is a recurring mechanical risk that can lead to grease loss and eventual joint failure if not replaced promptly. Furthermore, the 2020 failure regarding inner edge wear on the offside front tyre suggests potential alignment issues or worn suspension components that may not have been fully rectified. Given the four-year lapse in MOT history, a comprehensive physical inspection is mandatory to check for structural corrosion on the chassis, which is common in vans of this age and mileage. The history of failed lamps and bald tyres in previous tests indicates an owner who only addressed faults when forced by a test failure. You should verify the condition of all rubber components, the integrity of the exhaust, and the state of the brake discs to ensure the vehicle has not deteriorated significantly during the period of unrecorded use.