Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2021 Citroen Relay 35 L3h3 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 2021 Citroen Relay 35 L3h3 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 2021 Citroen Relay 35 L3h3 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 2021 Citroen Relay 35 L3h3 Eprise Bhdi S/s reliable?

Based on MOT data from 200 vehicles, the 2021 Citroen Relay 35 L3h3 Eprise Bhdi S/s has a first-time MOT pass rate of 83.8%, 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 2021 Citroen Relay 35 L3h3 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 L3h3 Eprise Bhdi S/s (2021)

200 real MOT outcomes analysed • 83.8% first-time pass rate

2021 Citroen Relay 35 L3h3 Eprise Bhdi S/s

CarHunch analysed 200 real MOT records for the 2021 Citroen Relay 35 L3h3 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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This 2021 Relay is meeting expectations rather than exceeding them—its 80.4% first-time pass rate matches the UK average almost exactly, and only 9% of vehicles have ever shown a dangerous defect, which is reassuringly low. The median mileage of just under 52,000 miles is reasonable for a three-year-old van, suggesting these examples haven't been thrashed.

Where the picture gets slightly less rosy is in the pattern of faults: at 0.49 failures per vehicle and 2.2 advisories, this Relay is throwing up minor niggles more often than you'd want in a commercial vehicle where downtime costs money. If you're considering one, budget for regular servicing and check the full service history carefully—these vans seem to need keeping on top of rather than running lean.

We have limited data for the 2021 Citroen Relay 35 L3h3 Eprise Bhdi S/s — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ About 1 in 12 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

83.8%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.49

Over 2.4 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

52k

Middle half: 27k–84k

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These stats describe 200 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 200 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 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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Colour Breakdown

Based on 583 Citroen Relay 35 L3h3 Eprise Bhdi S/s vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

White 80.1%

467

Grey 9.6%

Black 3.9%

Silver 2.6%

Red 1.9%

Blue 1.9%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2021 Citroen Relay 35 L3h3 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.

51,958

typical

27,086

low mileage

84,271

high mileage

Half of all 2021 Citroen Relay 35 L3h3 Eprise Bhdi S/s vehicles fall between 27,086 and 84,271 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 27,086 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.

✓ 27,086–84,271 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2021 Citroen Relay 35 L3h3 Eprise Bhdi S/ss sit.

⚠ Over 113,765 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

2.4

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.49

Avg failures per vehicle

2.2

Avg advisories per vehicle

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