2016 Citroen Relay 2.2L Diesel · SC12 APR

This 2016 Citroen Relay holds a current MOT pass secured on July 9 2026 at 142,953 miles, though the overall maintenance trend points toward worsening mechanical neglect. The van failed an initial test just thirteen days prior on June 26 2026 at 142,849 miles due to a dangerous combination of a structural tyre failure with a cut reaching the cords, a blown nearside dipped headlight, a heavily leaking front shock absorber, and an inoperative engine malfunction indicator lamp. While the subsequent pass cleared these specific dangerous defects, the tester noted a persistent oil leak alongside a damaged windscreen, proving that previous owners tend to address only strict test failures rather than executing preventative upkeep. The vehicle accumulates high annual mileage typical of hard commercial use, maintaining a consistent pace that pushes roughly 14,000 to 20,000 miles per year across its lifetime. The odometer shows steady progression from 38,952 miles in May 2019 up to 78,306 miles by June 2021, before jumping sharply by nearly 50,000 miles between mid-2021 and mid-2024. This heavy duty cycle explains the rapid exhaustion of consumable items and suspension joints throughout the record, leaving the heavy front axle under constant stress from the working payload. A physical inspection must prioritize the front suspension geometry and braking hardware, given the history of a binding offside front service brake flagged in June 2021 and recurring advisories for thin rear brake pads noted in both May 2024 and June 2023. Buyers should also inspect the steering components closely for recurring wear, specifically checking the offside track rod end ball joint dust covers that degraded persistently across the 2022 and 2023 examinations. Finally, verify the source of the engine oil leak logged during the most recent July 2026 test and ensure the previously faulted engine management warning lamp remains fully functional under ignition load.