2017 Citroen Relay 2.2L Diesel · WP17 CCN

The 2017 Citroën Relay’s most recent MOT tests—conducted just over a year ago on 18 June 2025—show a clean pass with no defects recorded, though the record curiously lists both a pass and a fail on the same date at identical mileage. This anomaly suggests either a clerical error or a rare administrative overlap, but no technical issues were flagged during the test itself. The preceding MOT in June 2024 also passed without failings, reinforcing a stable trend of no major faults over the past two cycles. However, the lack of advisories or minor defects in any of these tests means there is no historical evidence of recurring wear patterns—such as suspension bushes, coil springs, or binding calipers—that would warrant immediate concern. That said, the absence of any advisories in the last four tests implies either diligent maintenance or a vehicle that has not yet reached critical wear thresholds. The recorded mileage of 48,030 miles over nine years—roughly 5,300 miles annually—is unusually low for a vehicle of this age, particularly given the Relay’s typical usage patterns. The gap between tests is consistent at one year, with mileage increments of around 6,200 miles between 2022 and 2023, and 3,000 miles between 2023 and 2024, before a slight jump to 6,188 miles in the final year. This suggests the vehicle has spent extended periods either in storage or under light use, which could mitigate some wear but does not eliminate the need for thorough inspection of components prone to degradation from inactivity, such as brake fluid condition or tyre tread uniformity. The lack of higher mileage intervals also means there is no data to assess how the vehicle might perform under heavier usage. Given the clean MOT history, a buyer should prioritise an in-person inspection of high-wear items that are not routinely tested by the MOT, such as the suspension bushes and coil springs for excessive play or corrosion, particularly around the wheel arches and sills. The brakes, while not failed in any test, should be checked for uneven wear or binding calipers, as the MOT does not always catch subtle issues like warped discs or degraded pads. Exhaust emissions, though not flagged, warrant verification if the vehicle has been stored for prolonged periods, as carbon buildup or catalytic converter inefficiency could develop without obvious symptoms. Finally, the underbody should be scrutinised for corrosion, especially around the sills and wheel housings, as the Relay’s design can be susceptible to rust progression over time. The absence of advisories in past tests does not guarantee these areas are free from hidden deterioration.