Citroen Relay 35 L3H3 Eprise Bhdi S/S
VanFrom 560 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 headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led, parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement and wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen. The top issue, a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led, caused 21 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.
| a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 21 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 20 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 13 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 12 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 12 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 11 |
| a lens defective which has no effect on emitted light | 11 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 10 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | 9 |
| a body panel or body component damaged or corroded and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted, or insecure | 9 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. Only 32% of Relay 35 L3H3 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 £78.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 78.1% | a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led, parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement |
| 2020 | 73.4% | parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen |
Typical mileage
Half of all Relay 35 L3H3 Eprise Bhdi S/Ss tested had between 31,187 and 82,960 miles on the clock.
At 55,182 median miles, the Relay 35 L3H3 Eprise Bhdi S/S has 0.044 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 L3H3 Eprise Bhdi S/S MOT pass rate?
The Citroen Relay 35 L3H3 Eprise Bhdi S/S has a 75.5% MOT pass rate based on 560 real MOT tests. This is around the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Citroen Relay 35 L3H3 Eprise Bhdi S/S?
The most common MOT failure on the Citroen Relay 35 L3H3 Eprise Bhdi S/S is a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led, which caused 21 failures. Other common issues include parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement.
What is the typical mileage of a Citroen Relay 35 L3H3 Eprise Bhdi S/S at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Citroen Relay 35 L3H3 Eprise Bhdi S/S is 55,182 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 31,187 and 82,960 miles.
Buying a used Relay 35 L3H3 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 75.5% pass rate and an average repair bill of £78 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.