Service intervals can be up to two years or 30k miles, whichever comes first, and Citroen is offering a flexible warranty of two years with unlimited mileage or three years and 100k miles. Should I buy one? Earlier Relays came in four trims, with the below kit included on each one. Citroen Relay X equipment highlights: The Citroen Relay comes in a wide range of model varieties, and as an older van compared with most rivals, you should expect to be able to get a good deal.

The engines were downsized from 2.2-litre to 2.0-litres in 2016 as part of the process of meeting the Euro 6 emissions regulations at that time; all versions gained an increase in power and efficiency in the process. As such the Relay has gone from claiming as much as 47.0mpg to a best of 34.9mpg. This doesn't reflect a dramatic drop in efficiency, rather that WLTP is closer to real life than the NEDC test it replaced. Refinement may fall short of the Ford Transit and Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, it performs well against other budget tippers like the Vauxhall Movano and Renault Master. Availability But it is cost-effective and practical - just don't forget to compare the deal you're getting with the Peugeot Boxer and Fiat Ducato, which are essentially the same van.On paper, the most efficient model is always going to be the one with the smallest engine. But if you planned to travel fully loaded on a regular basis, you may well find a more powerful mid-range engine option suits you better, as this should prove less strained in everyday use. The addition of Teletrac fitted as standard across the range helps the Relay’s cause and, as ever, there are plenty of different bodystyles and options to create the version you need.

There is very little not to like about the Citroen Relay tipper; it offers a good payload, it has a spacious and functional cab and the body is built by a bodybuilder renowned for its strength and reliability. Electric windows and electrically adjustable mirrors are standard. The dual passenger seat includes a drop-down desk unit and the Relay also comes with a CD stereo as standard. Plenty of storage Its age is reflected in the standard of its driving experience and refinement compared with more modern rivals - including the Transit in particular but also premium alternatives such as the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Volkswagen Crafter. As things stand, at the start of 2023, this is what you get in that single trim. Citroen Relay Enterprise Edition highlights:

Should I buy one?

Previously, only the Enterprise and Driver models came with an alarm but with the switch to the single Enterprise Edition trim, every model now comes with one. Citroen Relay safety Certainly in this popular L3H2 configuration it provides a comfortable drive for three people, fuel economy impressed and certain options proved their worth (such as the rear reversing camera). While the Transit Custom is a tad less powerful, otherwise it is a close match. Given the Blue Oval badge hauler is all new and it shows in a cabin even better geared to providing a practical and comfortable workspace, the Relay is going to have to push hard to win sales. The six-speed manual gearbox felt a little notchy in use, especially between the higher gears. However, the test vehicle was new and with a few more miles under its wheels we’d expect that to improve. More kit as standard A design full of expression, with pure lines, these trims bring a radical transformation to the vehicle’s aesthetics.

The partner for the tipper operations is London-based Tipmaster, who have been trading since 1886, and started manufacturing tipper bodies in 1968. Even though Tipmaster is a smaller company than Ingimex and VFS, their conversions are renowned for their strength and durability. Chassis The weight of the tipper gear weighs the chassis down, which minimises the ‘bouncing’ when driving over bumps. The 130hp is well suited to conversions, and provides ample power and torque for hauling a full load. The current Relay range has been consolidated into just the single, well-equipped specification - Enterprise Edition. This wasn't always the case, so if you are looking at a used one then you might well find four different trim levels: X, Worker, Enterprise and Driver. And the most powerful one of these has just 140hp and 340Nm; the least powerful has 120hp and 310Nm. But while this is a lot less than some rivals can provide if you're prepared to spend all the money, you'll only really think the 140hp Relay under-powered when driving it fully loaded - after all, the Citroen is quite light for a large van. Unrefined and tiring to driveStill, it remains a very versatile panel van, with a wide selection of body lengths and heights, plus several 'Ready to Run' conversions available direct from Citroen's Business Centre van dealerships. Euro 6 engine update 2016 Given how the new Ford Transit has markedly raised the bar by providing a much more car-like interior in terms of comfort, the Relay needed to up its game. The tipping gear is fast to approach the maximum angle of 45 degrees and there is also a secure and immensely strong built-in body prop. On the road Citroen's safety offering has improved in recent times, but historical models have been poor in terms of the kit included as standard. It still lags behind more modern rivals though.