Citroen Relay 35 L3 X Bluehdi S/S
VanFrom 762 MOT tests. Below average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement and wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen. The top issue, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, caused 25 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 25 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 24 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 18 |
| a lens defective which has no effect on emitted light | 16 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 15 |
| a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 12 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | 12 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 12 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 11 |
| obligatory mirror or device slightly damaged or loose | 10 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. Only 32.3% of Relay 35 L3 X Bluehdi 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 £65.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 70.3% | the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a lens defective which has no effect on emitted light |
| 2020 | 68% | parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen |
Typical mileage
Half of all Relay 35 L3 X Bluehdi S/Ss tested had between 44,567 and 75,892 miles on the clock.
At 60,546 median miles, the Relay 35 L3 X Bluehdi S/S has 0.05 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 35 L3 X Bluehdi S/S MOT pass rate?
The Citroen Relay 35 L3 X Bluehdi S/S has a 69.9% MOT pass rate based on 762 real MOT tests. This is below the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Citroen Relay 35 L3 X Bluehdi S/S?
The most common MOT failure on the Citroen Relay 35 L3 X Bluehdi S/S is the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, which caused 25 failures. Other common issues include parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement.
What is the typical mileage of a Citroen Relay 35 L3 X Bluehdi S/S at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Citroen Relay 35 L3 X Bluehdi S/S is 60,546 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 44,567 and 75,892 miles.
Buying a used Relay 35 L3 X Bluehdi 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 69.9% pass rate and an average repair bill of £65 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.