Citroen Relay 35 L4 Bluehdi S/S
VanFrom 251 MOT tests. Average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning 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 15 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 | 15 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 10 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 10 |
| a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 9 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 8 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps | 6 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 5 |
| a lens defective which has no effect on emitted light | 5 |
| a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | 4 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 4 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. Only 21.1% of Relay 35 L4 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 £54.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 75.4% | the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led |
Typical mileage
Half of all Relay 35 L4 Bluehdi S/Ss tested had between 35,661 and 83,509 miles on the clock.
At 64,525 median miles, the Relay 35 L4 Bluehdi S/S has 0.039 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 L4 Bluehdi S/S MOT pass rate?
The Citroen Relay 35 L4 Bluehdi S/S has a 74.9% MOT pass rate based on 251 real MOT tests. This is around the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Citroen Relay 35 L4 Bluehdi S/S?
The most common MOT failure on the Citroen Relay 35 L4 Bluehdi S/S is the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, which caused 15 failures. Other common issues include a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning.
What is the typical mileage of a Citroen Relay 35 L4 Bluehdi S/S at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Citroen Relay 35 L4 Bluehdi S/S is 64,525 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 35,661 and 83,509 miles.
Buying a used Relay 35 L4 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 74.9% pass rate and an average repair bill of £54 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.