Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2022 Citroen Relay 35 L2h2 Eprise Bhdi S/s?

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 L2h2 Eprise Bhdi S/s?

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 L2h2 Eprise Bhdi S/s?

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 L2h2 Eprise Bhdi S/s reliable?

Based on MOT data from 1,589 vehicles, the 2022 Citroen Relay 35 L2h2 Eprise Bhdi S/s has a first-time MOT pass rate of 86.6%, 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 L2h2 Eprise Bhdi S/s?

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 L2h2 Eprise Bhdi S/s (2022)

1,589 real MOT outcomes analysed • 86.6% first-time pass rate

2022 Citroen Relay 35 L2h2 Eprise Bhdi S/s

CarHunch analysed 1,589 real MOT records for the 2022 Citroen Relay 35 L2h2 Eprise Bhdi S/s. 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 L2H2 passes its first MOT about 3 percentage points above the UK average at 83%, which is a solid result for a van of this age. Dangerous defects are rare, affecting just 5.2% of the fleet, so safety isn't a concern here.

At 48,333 miles average for a two-year-old van, these examples are running higher than you'd typically expect, yet they're still posting respectable pass rates—suggesting the Relay diesel engine is holding up well to commercial use. With fewer than 0.3 failures per vehicle on average, buyers should focus their pre-purchase inspection on the advisory items that appear in 0.9 per vehicle on average, which likely cover wear items rather than structural problems.

The 2022 Citroen Relay 35 L2h2 Eprise Bhdi S/s passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (86.6% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

⚠️ 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

86.6%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

5.2%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.27

Over 1.3 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

44k

Middle half: 30k–62k

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✅ Good baseline reliability. A 86.6% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

🔍 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 1,589 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 1,589 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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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Diesel (100%)	1,588	86.6%	0.27

Colour Breakdown

Based on 5,176 Citroen Relay 35 L2h2 Eprise Bhdi S/s vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

White 73.3%

3,795

Grey 15.9%

825

Black 7.1%

368

Silver 1.8%

Blue 0.9%

Red 0.5%

Yellow 0.4%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2022 Citroen Relay 35 L2h2 Eprise Bhdi S/s 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.

44,178

typical

29,656

low mileage

61,988

high mileage

Half of all 2022 Citroen Relay 35 L2h2 Eprise Bhdi S/s vehicles fall between 29,656 and 61,988 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 29,656 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.

✓ 29,656–61,988 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2022 Citroen Relay 35 L2h2 Eprise Bhdi S/ss sit.

⚠ Over 83,683 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

0.27

Avg failures per vehicle

0.9

Avg advisories per vehicle

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