Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2020 Citroen Relay 35 Hvy L4h3 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 2020 Citroen Relay 35 Hvy L4h3 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 2020 Citroen Relay 35 Hvy L4h3 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 2020 Citroen Relay 35 Hvy L4h3 Ent Bhdi Ss reliable?

Based on MOT data from 239 vehicles, the 2020 Citroen Relay 35 Hvy L4h3 Ent Bhdi Ss has a first-time MOT pass rate of 81.2%, 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 2020 Citroen Relay 35 Hvy L4h3 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 L4h3 Ent Bhdi Ss (2020)

239 real MOT outcomes analysed • 81.2% first-time pass rate

2020 Citroen Relay 35 Hvy L4h3 Ent Bhdi Ss

CarHunch analysed 239 real MOT records for the 2020 Citroen Relay 35 Hvy L4h3 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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The 2020 Citroën Relay 35 sits essentially level with the UK average at a 79.5% first-time pass rate, suggesting it's neither particularly robust nor problematic—though the 19.2% of vehicles that have recorded dangerous defects is worth noting, sitting just under the concern threshold. This heavy-duty van shows typical wear patterns for its age and mileage, with an average of 0.8 failures per MOT suggesting most get through without serious issues.

At 60,000 miles median for a four-year-old van, these are normally used work vehicles rather than garage queens, yet they're averaging 3.0 advisories per test, which points to minor wear accumulating steadily rather than catastrophic faults. If you're considering one, budget for routine maintenance items flagged during MOT and have a trusted mechanic inspect the braking and structural areas, where the dangerous defect rate hints problems can develop.

We have limited data for the 2020 Citroen Relay 35 Hvy L4h3 Ent Bhdi Ss — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Around 1 in 8 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

81.2%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

19.3%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.8

Over 3.5 tests on record

Moderate

Typical mileage

60k

Middle half: 35k–91k

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These stats describe 239 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 239 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 19.3% 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 984 Citroen Relay 35 Hvy L4h3 Ent Bhdi Ss vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

White 75.2%

740

Grey 12.2%

120

Black 4.8%

Silver 4.3%

Blue 2.1%

Red 1.4%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2020 Citroen Relay 35 Hvy L4h3 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.

60,376

typical

35,187

low mileage

91,057

high mileage

Half of all 2020 Citroen Relay 35 Hvy L4h3 Ent Bhdi Ss vehicles fall between 35,187 and 91,057 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 35,187 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.

✓ 35,187–91,057 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2020 Citroen Relay 35 Hvy L4h3 Ent Bhdi Sss sit.

⚠ Over 122,926 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2020 Citroen Relay 35 Hvy L4h3 Ent Bhdi Ss — Still on the Road

Almost all 2020 Citroen Relay 35 Hvy L4h3 Ent Bhdi Sss are still on the road.

Strong survival — 206 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 97% of the peak.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2023–2025.

MOT History Averages

3.5

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.8

Avg failures per vehicle

Avg advisories per vehicle

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