2008 Citroen Relay 2.2L Diesel · SV08 CPX

The supplied DVSA MOT history for this 2008 Citroen Relay contains a single recorded test, conducted on 22 February 2022 at an unspecified odometer reading. That pass resulted in no advisories, failures, or recorded defects, which on its own represents a clean outcome for the date in question. However, with only one entry on file and the most recent test now approximately four and a half years old as of August 2026, there is no current test evidence to confirm roadworthiness. The vehicle's legal MOT status today cannot be verified from these records, and any verdict must be treated as historical rather than present-day. The mileage of 174,096 on an 18-year-old commercial vehicle equates to roughly 9,672 miles annually, which sits in a typical bracket for its age and class. Light commercial vans of this era often cover higher annual distances, so this figure does not in itself suggest heavy abuse or extended storage. The limitation here is not the mileage ratio but the absence of corroborating test data: there are no intermediate readings between 2022 and 2026 to chart wear progression, suspension degradation, or brake component fatigue. A single data point spanning such a long interval offers little insight into how the vehicle has been used or maintained in the intervening period. Given the heavy-duty nature of the Relay platform and its age, a physical inspection should prioritise areas typical of high-mileage commercial vans. The rear suspension, including leaf springs, bushes, and shackles, should be checked for cracking, sagging, or collapsed sections. Brake calipers, particularly at the front, should be examined for seized slide pins and uneven pad wear, while discs should be measured for minimum thickness and lip formation. Underbody corrosion is a known concern for vehicles of this vintage, so chassis rails, outriggers, sill sections, and the exhaust system warrant close scrutiny for structural rust. Steering components, including track rod ends and drop links, should be inspected for play, and the clutch, gearbox, and dual-mass flywheel assessed for any signs of slip or roughness, as these are wear items that frequently demand attention on a van of this age and mileage.