BodyworkHigh
Rust on chassis rails and rear door bottoms
Body & corrosion repair£250–£1,800
Inspect · Inspect chassis rails and door bottoms for corrosion
2006–2024 Citroen Relay · common fault repair costs
What the known faults on this Citroen Relay typically cost to put right at a UK independent garage · use the figures to price risk before you bid, and to justify a reduction when something shows up on inspection.
Cost at a glance
- Most expensive fault
- £250–£1,800
- Top three risks, from
- £950
- Worst case, everything
- £6,300
The single priciest documented job on the 2006–2024 Citroen Relay is body & corrosion repair at £250–£1,800. Few cars need every repair listed here · treat £1,290–£6,300 as the full exposure if one arrived with all of them.
Cost per fault
Exhaust & emissionsMedium
DPF blocking on vans doing mostly short journeys
DPF forced regen or replacement£250–£1,600
Inspect · Check for a DPF warning light and confirm a regen completes on a run
EngineHigh
2.2 HDi turbo failure and timing belt neglect
Timing / wet belt kit + water pump£450–£1,100
Inspect · Check service history for timing belt renewal and listen for turbo whine
SuspensionMedium
Front suspension and steering rack wear from heavy loads
Suspension refresh (per axle)£250–£1,100
Inspect · Check for excessive play in the steering and uneven tyre wear
ElectricalMedium
Instrument cluster and dashboard warning light faults
Diagnostics & follow-on repair£90–£700
Inspect · Check all warning lights extinguish correctly after start-up
Ranges are indicative parts-and-labour costs at a UK independent garage, inclusive of VAT. Franchised dealers typically sit 40–80% higher, and prestige or electrified variants sit at the top of each band. Always get a written quote before committing.
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