Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2020 Citroen Relay 35 L3 Bluehdi 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 2020 Citroen Relay 35 L3 Bluehdi 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 2020 Citroen Relay 35 L3 Bluehdi 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.

How many 2020 Citroen Relay 35 L3 Bluehdi S/s vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

26% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Search the registration on CarHunch — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.

Is the 2020 Citroen Relay 35 L3 Bluehdi S/s reliable?

Based on MOT data from 184 vehicles, the 2020 Citroen Relay 35 L3 Bluehdi S/s has a first-time MOT pass rate of 76.4%, 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 L3 Bluehdi 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 L3 Bluehdi S/s (2020)

184 real MOT outcomes analysed • 76.4% first-time pass rate

2020 Citroen Relay 35 L3 Bluehdi S/s

CarHunch analysed 184 real MOT records for the 2020 Citroen Relay 35 L3 Bluehdi 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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This Relay is below the UK average, with a 73.5% first-time pass rate against the national 80%, and a concerning 25.5% of vehicles have recorded dangerous defects—a red flag for buyers that suggests structural, brake, or steering issues are more common than average. At roughly 69,000 miles on average, these vans are reasonably low-mileage for their age, yet still averaging just over one failure per test, pointing to early wear problems that shouldn't be appearing this soon.

The 3.5 advisories per vehicle indicate persistent minor niggles, typical of commercial use, but the combination of high dangerous defect rates and below-average reliability means you should budget for repairs and insist on a thorough pre-purchase inspection covering the brake system, suspension, and chassis—don't rely on MOT history alone to gauge condition.

We have limited data for the 2020 Citroen Relay 35 L3 Bluehdi S/s — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Over 1 in 5 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

76.4%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

25.5%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

1.01

Over 3.7 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

66k

Middle half: 45k–93k

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These stats describe 184 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 184 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 25.5% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 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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Mileage Distribution

Most 2020 Citroen Relay 35 L3 Bluehdi 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.

65,602

typical

44,919

low mileage

92,653

high mileage

Half of all 2020 Citroen Relay 35 L3 Bluehdi S/s vehicles fall between 44,919 and 92,653 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 44,919 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.

✓ 44,919–92,653 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2020 Citroen Relay 35 L3 Bluehdi S/ss sit.

⚠ Over 125,081 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 L3 Bluehdi S/s — Still on the Road

Most 2020 Citroen Relay 35 L3 Bluehdi S/ss are still being driven.

Strong survival — 144 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 88% 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

3.7

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

1.01

Avg failures per vehicle

3.5

Avg advisories per vehicle

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