Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2022 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 2022 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 2022 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 2022 Citroen Relay 35 Hvy L4h3 Ent Bhdi Ss reliable?

Based on MOT data from 238 vehicles, the 2022 Citroen Relay 35 Hvy L4h3 Ent Bhdi Ss has a first-time MOT pass rate of 86.7%, 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 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 (2022)

238 real MOT outcomes analysed • 86.7% first-time pass rate

2022 Citroen Relay 35 Hvy L4h3 Ent Bhdi Ss

CarHunch analysed 238 real MOT records for the 2022 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 2022 Citroën Relay 35 performs virtually in line with the UK average, with an 80.5% first-time pass rate compared to 80% across all vehicles—so reliability is solid and unremarkable. The dangerous defect rate of 5.9% is well below the concern threshold, suggesting this large van is mechanically sound where it counts.

At 62,000 miles median and 67,000 miles average, these vehicles are running low to moderate mileage for their age, which explains why failures are rare (0.25 per vehicle) and advisories modest (1.0 per vehicle). If you're considering one, focus your inspection on the handful of advisory items that do appear—typically wear-related on a van this size—rather than worrying about major structural faults.

We have limited data for the 2022 Citroen Relay 35 Hvy L4h3 Ent Bhdi Ss — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ 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

86.7%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

5.9%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.25

Over 1.3 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

62k

Middle half: 32k–97k

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These stats describe 238 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 238 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 5.9% 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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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Diesel (100%)	237	86.6%	0.25

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 2022 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.

62,114

typical

31,801

low mileage

96,713

high mileage

Half of all 2022 Citroen Relay 35 Hvy L4h3 Ent Bhdi Ss vehicles fall between 31,801 and 96,713 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 31,801 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.

✓ 31,801–96,713 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2022 Citroen Relay 35 Hvy L4h3 Ent Bhdi Sss sit.

⚠ Over 130,562 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

1.3

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.25

Avg failures per vehicle

Avg advisories per vehicle

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