2007 Citroen Relay 2.2L Diesel · YH07 OCZ

The 2007 Citroen Relay currently holds a valid MOT that passed on 3 March 2023 at 147,224 miles with zero defects recorded. That certificate is now over three years old, expiring in March 2026, meaning the vehicle is operating on a significantly expired test certificate as of today's date. The maintenance trend is mixed. A serious structural corrosion failure on 2 March 2023, just one day before the clean pass, indicates the vehicle was flagged for excessive corrosion near a body mounting on the offside chassis, a defect that directly compromises structural integrity. The fact it passed the following day suggests a repair was carried out, but the nature and quality of that repair remain unverified without physical inspection. The mileage pattern tells a notable story. Between the February 2022 test at 141,971 miles and the March 2023 test at 147,224 miles, the vehicle covered 5,253 miles in roughly thirteen months, which is modest. However, the mileage has remained completely static at 147,224 miles across both the failed and passed tests in March 2023, and no further MOT records exist beyond that date. This suggests the vehicle has either been standing unused for over three years or has been driven without a valid MOT. A stationary period of this length raises its own concerns, including deteriorated rubber components, stale fuel, and brake seizure from prolonged standing. The recurring fault pattern across the history points to a vehicle that has had ongoing suspension and steering wear issues. The October 2020 failure identified a worn offside front track rod end ball joint at serious risk of detachment, a critical steering component. The February 2022 test flagged a deteriorated constant velocity boot on the offside front drive shaft, which if left unrepaired leads to joint failure and potential loss of drive. Both defects relate to the same front corner of the vehicle, suggesting uneven wear or a neglected offside front suspension assembly. The offside obligatory mirror appeared as a minor advisory in both 2020 and 2022, indicating a persistent but non-critical damage issue likely from repeated contact or impact. A buyer should prioritise a thorough inspection of the offside front suspension, steering linkage, and CV joint condition, along with a close examination of the chassis and body mountings where the 2023 corrosion failure was recorded. The quality of any welding or plating repair near that mounting point must be assessed for structural soundness. Brake components, tyres, and all rubber bushes deserve close scrutiny given the vehicle's prolonged stationary period. The exhaust system and fuel system should also be checked for corrosion and contamination from extended inactivity.