Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2020 Citroen Relay?

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?

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?

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 2020 Citroen Relay reliable?

Based on MOT data from 455 vehicles, the 2020 Citroen Relay has a first-time MOT pass rate of 78.7%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2020 Citroen Relay?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2020 Citroen Relay are: Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (20.4% of vehicles), Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (20.2% of vehicles), Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (19.9% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2020 Citroen Relay?

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 (2020)

455 real MOT outcomes analysed • 78.7% first-time pass rate

2020 Citroen Relay

CarHunch analysed 455 real MOT records for the 2020 Citroen Relay. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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Moderate sample. 455 vehicles on record. Figures are indicative — the specific vehicle's history matters more than these averages.

The 2020 Citroën Relay falls slightly short of the UK average with a 78.2% pass rate versus 80%, and 16.3% of these vehicles have recorded at least one dangerous defect—a meaningful concern for a used van purchase. Petrol and diesel breakdowns aren't available here, so you're looking at the blended picture across all powertrains.

At 32,399 miles median, these vans are relatively low-mileage for their age, yet they're averaging 1.04 failures and 2.9 advisories per test, suggesting minor but consistent wear issues rather than catastrophic problems. Before buying, ask the seller for a full MOT history and get a pre-purchase inspection focused on the common failure points—these numbers indicate a van that needs active maintenance rather than one with fundamental reliability problems.

The 2020 Citroen Relay passes its MOT first time at roughly the UK average rate (78.7%) — solid but worth checking this vehicle's history carefully.

⚠️ Around 1 in 8 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

78.7%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

16.3%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

1.04

Over 4.3 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

32k

Middle half: 17k–53k

For context

🔧 Average reliability. Passes at roughly the UK rate — not a standout, not a problem vehicle. Individual history makes all the difference.

🔧 Expect consumable spend. An average of 2.9 advisories per vehicle tells you wear items (tyres, brakes) get flagged regularly. Budget for them — they're not surprises.

🔍 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 455 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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What tends to go wrong

Across 455 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Tyre wear 20.4%

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing · …

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Other issues 20.2%

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view · Oil leak, but not excessive · Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

Brake wear 17.1%

Parking brake efficiency below requirements · Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin · Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin · …

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Suspension & steering 5.8%

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

Harder to spot without a ramp — this is a good reason to book a pre-purchase inspection.

Lighting 5.4%

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam

Usually cheap to fix. Worth confirming all lights work before collecting.

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2020.

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Before you buy a 2020 Citroen Relay

Based on MOT data from 455 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 16.3% 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

Colour Breakdown

Based on 107,229 Citroen Relay vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

White 76.1%

81,612

Silver 7.9%

8,519

Blue 6.1%

6,565

Red 3.7%

3,959

Grey 2.1%

2,300

Black 1.8%

1,918

Yellow 1.3%

1,348

Green 0.5%

536

Gold 0.2%

180

Orange 0.1%

116

Beige 0.1%

Purple 0.1%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2020 Citroen Relay 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.

32,399

typical

17,104

low mileage

52,714

high mileage

Half of all 2020 Citroen Relay vehicles fall between 17,104 and 52,714 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 17,104 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.

✓ 17,104–52,714 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2020 Citroen Relays sit.

⚠ Over 71,163 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 — Still on the Road

Almost all 2020 Citroen Relays are still on the road.

Strong survival — 424 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 99% of the peak.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2021–2025.

MOT History Averages

4.3

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

1.04

Avg failures per vehicle

2.9

Avg advisories per vehicle

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