Citroen Relay 33 L1H1 Eprise Bhdi S/S
VanFrom 696 MOT tests. Average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led and wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen. The top issue, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, caused 20 failures in 2024. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 20 |
| a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 18 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 18 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 14 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 13 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | 12 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 10 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 9 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 8 |
| smoke opacity levels exceed the manufacturer's specified limit | 8 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. Only 31.5% of Relay 33 L1H1 Eprise Bhdi S/S failures are serious (safety or roadside), below the 44.4% average. When this car fails its MOT, it's more likely to be lights, wipers, or emissions than something dangerous. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £70.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 65.3% | a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led |
| 2020 | 77.1% | parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement, smoke opacity levels exceed the manufacturer's specified limit |
Typical mileage
Half of all Relay 33 L1H1 Eprise Bhdi S/Ss tested had between 30,388 and 64,680 miles on the clock.
At 48,911 median miles, the Relay 33 L1H1 Eprise Bhdi S/S has 0.053 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Citroen models
| Citroen C3 | 71.4% |
| Citroen Berlingo | 67.9% |
| Citroen C4 | 68.9% |
| Citroen C1 | 74.9% |
| Citroen Ds3 | 66.5% |
Common questions
What is the Citroen Relay 33 L1H1 Eprise Bhdi S/S MOT pass rate?
The Citroen Relay 33 L1H1 Eprise Bhdi S/S has a 74.1% MOT pass rate based on 696 real MOT tests. This is around the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Citroen Relay 33 L1H1 Eprise Bhdi S/S?
The most common MOT failure on the Citroen Relay 33 L1H1 Eprise Bhdi S/S is a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, which caused 20 failures. Other common issues include a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led.
What is the typical mileage of a Citroen Relay 33 L1H1 Eprise Bhdi S/S at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Citroen Relay 33 L1H1 Eprise Bhdi S/S is 48,911 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 30,388 and 64,680 miles.
Buying a used Relay 33 L1H1 Eprise Bhdi S/S?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 74.1% pass rate and an average repair bill of £70 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.