If you own a Citroen Relay from the 2006 to 2014 model years, you might be familiar with issues related to the Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF). As a seasoned master technician with over fifteen years of expertise in vehicle maintenance and repair, I've seen my share of DPF challenges. Let's delve into what typically causes these issues, how they manifest, and the typical repair process.
The DPF is an essential component designed to catch and store exhaust soot to reduce emissions from diesel engines. However, if the DPF becomes clogged, it can lead to significant performance problems. Common causes of a DPF fault in the Citroen Relay include:
- **Frequent short trips:** Not allowing the engine to run long enough to reach optimal operating temperature can prevent the DPF from burning off soot.
- **Low-quality fuel:** Using diesel that's not up to standard can lead to excessive soot buildup.
- **Sensor malfunctions:** Faulty sensors related to exhaust pressure and temperature can incorrectly trigger a DPF fault warning.
Symptoms that might indicate a DPF fault in your Citroen Relay include reduced engine performance, increased fuel consumption, a noticeable increase in exhaust smoke, and the check engine light turning on.
Addressing a DPF fault typically involves a series of steps:
- **Inspection and diagnosis:** Using diagnostic tools to confirm the DPF fault.
- **Regeneration:** Attempting to clear the DPF by burning off accumulated soot, which can be done either actively through software or passively on a long drive.
- **Replacement:** If regeneration fails, replacing the DPF may be necessary, a process that can be quite costly and time-consuming.
Given the complexity and potential cost of resolving a DPF issue, you might wonder whether it's worthwhile to maintain your existing vehicle. Have you considered selling your Citroen Relay and upgrading to a newer model? At Vandervan, we offer a streamlined service that can provide a 30-second online quote, with the flexibility of next day collection from anywhere in the UK and immediate payment to your chosen account.
The ease of selling your van with Vandervan, coupled with the opportunity to upgrade to a more efficient and possibly less troublesome model, might be the smarter financial and practical move. Why not contact us today to see how we can help you transition smoothly from your old van to a new adventure?
Addressing a Citroen Relay (2006 to 2014) DPF fault can be intricate and costly. Before you commit to a high repair bill, consider the benefits of a quick, easy sale through Vandervan and start fresh with a newer, more reliable vehicle.
Definitely. In-fact, we recommend it. Come visit our Hub location to explore our vans in stock, inspect and test drive any vehicle we have for sale.
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Yes, you can indeed sell your financed van with vandervan even if it's under a Hire Purchase (HP) or Personal Contract Purchase (PCP) agreement.
If you decide to sell your financed van, the initial step is to obtain a 'settlement figure' from your lender, which you can usually find in a settlement letter. Following that, get a valuation for your van.
Our team will walk you through the settlement process.
We do not charge any fees. There are no admin charges or anything like that. Just your van, your money, instantly.
By selling your van through our service, you join a robust network of over 4,000 verified dealers.
This can often result in a more favourable price compared to part exchange, where you might find yourself confined to a single dealer’s assessment, which might not accurately represent the real market value of your van.
Part exchanges often result in less favourable outcomes for sellers, particularly if the dealer is not intending to retail your van and plans to pass it along instead.
However, with our van buying service, you stand a better chance of obtaining a great price.
The process with us is quick and straightforward. Simply start with a free valuation and contrast this with your part exchange offer. You might be delighted to find how much more you could get from using our service than you’d get from a part exchange!
As a van buying service, we encourage you to maintain detailed records of all your service history.
This helps us offer you a fair and accurate price when you decide to sell your van.
Providing documentation of consistent maintenance and early resolution of any issues allows us to confidently assess the van's condition, ensuring you get the best possible offer.
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All we need is a copy of your driving license, finance settlement letter (if the van has outstanding finance), any service records and the V5 logbook.
If you don't have the V5 logbook, see "Can I sell my van with no V5 Logbook" below.
We buy any van, literally. Every van has a value, new or old, running or not.
We buy any van make or model, and any body type. Get a valuation today and see if we can help you sell your van.
Fortunately, we buy any van even if they do not have a logbook, although it is advantageous if you have a full V5 Logbook, or at least the green New Keeper Slip.
It makes it tougher to sell to our network of 4000+ verified dealers, as we have to wait for the DVLA to process a V62 application (usually 6 weeks), so our valuations reflect the delay in sale and storage costs while rectifying missing V5 logbooks.
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