Citroen Relay 35 L3 + Bluehdi S/s Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Citroen Relay 35 L3 + Bluehdi S/s reliable? We analysed 398 real MOT tests across 101 vehicles to find out.
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The Citroen Relay 35 L3 + Bluehdi S/s is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Citroen Relay 35 L3 + Bluehdi S/s.
Citroen Relay 35 L3 + Bluehdi S/s — specs & performance
Verified from DVLA & DVSA recordsA snapshot of the engine, performance, dimensions, fuel economy and running costs for the Citroen Relay 35 L3 + Bluehdi S/s — drawn from official DVLA vehicle records and the DVSA fuel-economy database.
Engine & Performance
- Engine size
- 2200cc
- Power
- 162 BHP
- Fuel type
- Diesel
Body & Dimensions
- Body type
- LCV
- Common colour
- White
- Wheel plan
- 2 Axle Rigid Body
Fuel Economy
Tax & Emissions
- CO2 output
- 283 g/km Band M
- Emission class
- 6al
- Road tax (12 mo.)
- £275
- Road tax (6 mo.)
- £151.25
Citroen Relay 35 L3 + Bluehdi S/s Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Citroen Relay 35 L3 + Bluehdi S/s. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Citroen Relay 35 L3 + Bluehdi S/s MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Citroen Relay 35 L3 + Bluehdi S/s to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Citroen Relay 35 L3 + Bluehdi S/s Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Citroen Relay 35 L3 + Bluehdi S/s models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Citroen Relay 35 L3 + Bluehdi S/s Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Citroen Relay 35 L3 + Bluehdi S/s owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Citroen Relay 35 L3 + Bluehdi S/s MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Citroen Relay 35 L3 + Bluehdi S/s year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 210 | 77.6% | 22,513 | 34,687 | 51,315 |
| 2020 | 176 | 71.0% | 35,811 | 59,994 | 88,577 |
Citroen Relay 35 L3 + Bluehdi S/s Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Citroen Relay 35 L3 + Bluehdi S/s MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Citroen Relay 35 L3 + Bluehdi S/s
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
77.6% MOT pass rate from 210 tests
71.0% MOT pass rate from 176 tests
The best year to buy a used Citroen Relay 35 L3 + Bluehdi S/s is 2021, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 77.6% across 210 tests. The 2020 model year has the lowest pass rate at 71.0% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Citroen Relay 35 L3 + Bluehdi S/s Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citroen Relay 35 L3 + Bluehdi S/s THIS CAR | 74.4% | 398 | 44,258 mi | — yrs |
| Citroen Xsara | 69.1% | 5,047,330 | 77,497 mi | 28 yrs |
| Citroen Berlingo | 70.1% | 4,453,235 | 83,738 mi | 29 yrs |
| Citroen C3 | 72.7% | 4,435,918 | 53,913 mi | 24 yrs |
| Renault Megane Expression DCI 80 | 62.3% | 130 | 144,263 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Citroen Xsara (69.1% pass rate) and the Citroen Berlingo (70.1% pass rate), the Citroen Relay 35 L3 + Bluehdi S/s outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Citroen Relay 35 L3 + Bluehdi S/sShould you buy a used Citroen Relay 35 L3 + Bluehdi S/s?
The Citroen Relay 35 L3 + Bluehdi S/s has an overall MOT pass rate of 74.4% across 398 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.
On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Citroen Relay 35 L3 + Bluehdi S/s with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.
A typical Citroen Relay 35 L3 + Bluehdi S/s owner drives around 8,087 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.