2017 Citroen Relay 2.2L Diesel · YB17 JVM

The 2017 Citroën Relay currently holds a valid MOT issued on 1 April 2026 at 52,173 miles, so the certificate is fresh with over twelve months remaining as of today. The overall maintenance trend is stable but not immaculate. The vehicle has passed every recorded test, yet the record reveals a persistent pattern of minor brake and tyre wear items rather than a clean sweep of advisories. The April 2026 test flagged front brake pads wearing thin, front and rear brake discs worn but within limits, an offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn without excessive movement, a nail in the nearside rear tyre, and both rear tyres showing cracking or perishing. This suggests the vehicle has been kept on the road but not always cosmetically maintained to a high standard. At roughly 5,800 miles per year, the mileage is low for a nine-year-old commercial vehicle. The annual test dates sit consistently in early April across 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026, with no gaps in the MOT record. Mileage progression is steady, moving from 29,869 miles in April 2022 to 52,173 miles in April 2026, averaging around 5,600 miles annually over that four-year window. There are no sudden jumps or suspicious plateaus to suggest odometer tampering or long-term abandonment, though the low annual distance does raise the possibility of extended periods standing still, which can contribute to tyre perishing and surface corrosion on brake components. The recurring advisory theme across multiple tests is brake disc wear. From April 2024 at 40,999 miles through April 2026 at 52,173 miles, both front and rear discs have been flagged as worn or pitted but not seriously weakened. Combined with a brake pedal wearing smooth noted in 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025, this points to a vehicle that has seen genuine use rather than just sitting idle, yet where brake components have been replaced or serviced only when legally required rather than proactively. A buyer should inspect the current disc thickness, pad depth, and whether the pedal rubber has been replaced since the 2025 advisory. The rear tyres have appeared on advisories for cracking or perishing in four consecutive tests from 2022 through 2026, and the April 2026 test also recorded a nail in the nearside rear tyre. This is a clear sign that basic tyre upkeep has been reactive rather than preventive. Any in-person inspection should focus closely on the sidewalls and inner edges of all tyres, particularly the rears, for age-related deterioration. The worn offside front suspension bush flagged in 2026 warrants a physical check for play and clunking over bumps. Given the low mileage and standing risk, a thorough underside inspection for structural corrosion, especially on brake lines, the exhaust system, and load-bearing points, is advisable before purchase.