Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2022 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 2022 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 2022 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 2022 Citroen Relay reliable?

Based on MOT data from 172 vehicles, the 2022 Citroen Relay has a first-time MOT pass rate of 83.7%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2022 Citroen Relay?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2022 Citroen Relay are: Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (10.7% of vehicles), Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (9.8% of vehicles), Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (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 2022 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 (2022)

172 real MOT outcomes analysed • 83.7% first-time pass rate

2022 Citroen Relay

CarHunch analysed 172 real MOT records for the 2022 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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The 2022 Citroën Relay passes its MOT first time in 83.2% of cases, which is a solid 3.2 percentage points above the UK average of 80%, and dangerous defects are rare at just 2.3% of vehicles. This is a genuinely reliable van for its age, with no standout safety concerns flagged by the test data.

At an average mileage of 25,079 miles for a two-year-old vehicle, these Relays are running right on expected usage, and the low failure rate of 0.33 per vehicle tells you major problems are uncommon. Before buying one, check its service history carefully and have an independent inspection, since advisories average 0.7 per vehicle—minor wear items rather than structural issues, but worth understanding what's been flagged.

We have limited data for the 2022 Citroen Relay — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

First-time pass

83.7%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

2.3%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.33

Over 1.3 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

22k

Middle half: 10k–34k

For context

These stats describe 172 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 172 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Tyre wear 10.7%

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Nearside 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 9%

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

Brake wear 8.2%

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin · Parking brake efficiency below requirements · 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 · Offside 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 4.1%

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam · Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam · Nearside 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 2022.

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Based on MOT data from 172 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 2.3% 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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Mileage Distribution

Most 2022 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.

22,114

typical

10,334

low mileage

33,839

high mileage

Half of all 2022 Citroen Relay vehicles fall between 10,334 and 33,839 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 10,334 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.

✓ 10,334–33,839 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2022 Citroen Relays sit.

⚠ Over 45,682 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

0.33

Avg failures per vehicle

0.7

Avg advisories per vehicle

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