2018 Citroen Relay 2.0L Diesel · PR09 ACR

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a trend of reactive rather than proactive upkeep. While the van passed its most recent test in November 2025 at 57,209 miles, the failure just two weeks prior at 56,824 miles highlights a significant lapse in mechanical oversight. That failure encompassed multiple critical systems, including the braking assembly, parking brake, and suspension components, suggesting that the vehicle only receives attention when forced to do so by the MOT testing_( rather than through regular servicing intervals. At 57,209 miles over eight years, the Citroen Relay has been used at an average rate of approximately 7,150 miles per year. This annual mileage is relatively low for a commercial vehicle, which typically suggests less strain on the drivetrain and structural components. However, the gap between the November 2024 test at 46,089 miles and the October 2025 failure at 56,824 miles shows an accumulation of over 10,000 miles in a single year. This spike in usage correlates with the rapid wear of brake pads and tyres noted during that specific period. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the braking system and suspension geometry. The 2025 failure noted imbalanced front brakes, pads worn to the wear indicators, and a parking brake with efficiency below 50 percent, which indicates potential issues with seized calipers or neglected mechanical adjusters. Furthermore, the nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint was noted to have play; the buyer should verify this has been replaced with quality parts to prevent steering instability or uneven tyre wear. The recurring issue of a damaged windscreen across four consecutive tests indicates a long-term neglect of minor body repairs. You should also check the functionality of the offside headlamp levelling device and the artwork artwork system, which were previously flagged as inoperative. Given that the engine management indication light (MIL) was reported as inoperative during the 2025 failure, a diagnostic scan is essential to ensure no hidden fault codes remain in the engine control system.