2016 Citroen Relay 2.2L Diesel · VO16 VRU

The 2016 Citroen Relay presents a stable mechanical trend, culminating in a pass at its most recent test on 2026-04-08 at 181,731 miles. Curiously, the DVSA record shows a simultaneous pass and fail on that exact date with identical mileage, both listing no defects. This pattern repeats the previous year, where a fail on 2025-03-20 at 167,082 miles preceded a pass on 2025-03-28 at 167,424 miles, again with zero defects noted on either test. The absence of recorded mechanical faults across all entries indicates a resolving or entirely stable condition, though the duplicate pass/fail entries strongly suggest administrative or data-entry anomalies rather than genuine mechanical failures. The mileage accumulation aligns with high commercial use rather than prolonged standing. Between the April 2024 test at 152,876 miles and the March 2025 test at 167,082 miles, the van covered 14,206 miles in eleven months. The subsequent thirteen months leading to the April 2026 test at 181,731 miles saw a further 14,649 miles added. This consistent annual accumulation of roughly 14,500 miles confirms sustained, regular driving. There are no suspicious mileage gaps or sudden drops that would indicate a tampered odometer or extended periods off the road. Despite the clean MOT data, a 181,731-mile commercial vehicle demands a rigorous physical inspection focused on structural integrity and high-wear components. Buyers must thoroughly inspect the chassis and load floor for corrosion, a common affliction on high-mileage vans. Suspension bushes, coil springs, and shock absorbers will have endured significant stress and require close examination for deterioration. The braking system warrants particular scrutiny; high mileage often leads to binding calipers, worn brake discs, and deteriorated brake hoses that might not always trigger an MOT failure but compromise performance. A thorough inspection of the exhaust system for leaks and a verification of the engine's cold-start behavior will confirm whether this intensive use has accelerated mechanical wear beyond what the sparse MOT record reveals.