Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2022 Citroen Relay 35 L3 X 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 2022 Citroen Relay 35 L3 X 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 2022 Citroen Relay 35 L3 X 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.

Is the 2022 Citroen Relay 35 L3 X Bluehdi S/s reliable?

Based on MOT data from 130 vehicles, the 2022 Citroen Relay 35 L3 X Bluehdi S/s has a first-time MOT pass rate of 88%, 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 L3 X 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 X Bluehdi S/s (2022)

130 real MOT outcomes analysed • 88% first-time pass rate

2022 Citroen Relay 35 L3 X Bluehdi S/s

CarHunch analysed 130 real MOT records for the 2022 Citroen Relay 35 L3 X 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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The 2022 Citroën Relay 35 L3 X BlueHDi is a genuinely reliable performer, passing its MOT first time in 87.9% of cases—comfortably ahead of the UK average of 80%. Dangerous defects are rare, affecting just 6.9% of vehicles, so safety isn't a concern here.

These vans are racking up mileage sensibly for their age, averaging just under 62,000 miles, and when they do fail, it's minor: only 0.2 failures per vehicle and 0.5 advisories, suggesting the mechanicals are holding up well. If you're buying one, get a pre-purchase inspection to confirm service history, but this model suggests you're looking at a solid, low-stress ownership prospect.

We have limited data for the 2022 Citroen Relay 35 L3 X Bluehdi S/s — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Around 1 in 20 of these cars 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

88%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

6.9%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.2

Over 1.3 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

57k

Middle half: 40k–73k

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These stats describe 130 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 130 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 6.9% 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 →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch →

Mileage Distribution

Most 2022 Citroen Relay 35 L3 X 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.

56,919

typical

39,919

low mileage

73,409

high mileage

Half of all 2022 Citroen Relay 35 L3 X Bluehdi S/s vehicles fall between 39,919 and 73,409 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 39,919 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.

✓ 39,919–73,409 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2022 Citroen Relay 35 L3 X Bluehdi S/ss sit.

⚠ Over 99,102 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

0.2

Avg failures per vehicle

0.5

Avg advisories per vehicle

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