Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2022 Citroen Relay 35 Hvy L4h2 Ent Bhdi Ss?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2022 Citroen Relay 35 Hvy L4h2 Ent Bhdi Ss?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2022 Citroen Relay 35 Hvy L4h2 Ent Bhdi Ss?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2022 Citroen Relay 35 Hvy L4h2 Ent Bhdi Ss reliable?

Based on MOT data from 659 vehicles, the 2022 Citroen Relay 35 Hvy L4h2 Ent Bhdi Ss has a first-time MOT pass rate of 82.6%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2022 Citroen Relay 35 Hvy L4h2 Ent Bhdi Ss?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Citroen Relay 35 Hvy L4h2 Ent Bhdi Ss (2022)

659 real MOT outcomes analysed • 82.6% first-time pass rate

2022 Citroen Relay 35 Hvy L4h2 Ent Bhdi Ss

CarHunch analysed 659 real MOT records for the 2022 Citroen Relay 35 Hvy L4h2 Ent Bhdi Ss. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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This Relay is underperforming at MOT: only 70.7% pass first time compared to the UK average of 80%, which is a meaningful gap suggesting quality or maintenance issues in the fleet. The dangerous defect rate sits at 5.2%, which is modest and not a major concern, but the first-time pass shortfall is the real red flag here.

At around 51,500 miles median, these vans are still relatively young and low-mileage, so the below-average pass rate points to build or design problems rather than age-related wear—worth investigating specific failure patterns before purchase. With 0.31 failures and 0.8 advisories per vehicle on average, electrical and brake issues are likely culprits; ask the seller for full MOT history and have a pre-purchase inspection focus on those areas.

The 2022 Citroen Relay 35 Hvy L4h2 Ent Bhdi Ss passes its MOT first time at roughly the UK average rate (82.6%) — solid but worth checking this vehicle's history carefully.

⚠️ Around 1 in 20 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

82.6%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

5.2%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.31

Over 1.4 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

52k

Middle half: 28k–78k

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🔧 Average reliability. Passes at roughly the UK rate — not a standout, not a problem vehicle. Individual history makes all the difference.

🔍 The dangerous defect figure is real. Most are one-off tyre failures or brake issues — not structural problems. But it's exactly why checking the individual vehicle's history is essential, not optional.

These stats describe 659 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 659 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 5.2% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
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Colour Breakdown

Based on 2,577 Citroen Relay 35 Hvy L4h2 Ent Bhdi Ss vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

White 73.7%

1,900

Grey 16.1%

415

Black 3.2%

Silver 2.5%

Blue 2.2%

Red 1.1%

Green 0.7%

Gold 0.3%

Purple 0.2%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2022 Citroen Relay 35 Hvy L4h2 Ent Bhdi Ss vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

51,567

typical

27,618

low mileage

77,818

high mileage

Half of all 2022 Citroen Relay 35 Hvy L4h2 Ent Bhdi Ss vehicles fall between 27,618 and 77,818 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 27,618 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 27,618–77,818 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2022 Citroen Relay 35 Hvy L4h2 Ent Bhdi Sss sit.

⚠ Over 105,054 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

MOT History Averages

1.4

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.31

Avg failures per vehicle

0.8

Avg advisories per vehicle

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