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Citroen Relay 40 L4H2 Bluehdi S/s Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Citroen Relay 40 L4H2 Bluehdi S/s reliable? We analysed 1,170 real MOT tests across 320 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 1,170 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
87.8%
Typical Mileage
9,134mi
Annual Mileage
3,790mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Citroen Relay 40 L4H2 Bluehdi S/s is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Citroen Relay 40 L4H2 Bluehdi S/s.

Specifications

Citroen Relay 40 L4H2 Bluehdi S/s — specs & performance

Verified from DVLA & DVSA records

A snapshot of the engine, performance, dimensions, fuel economy and running costs for the Citroen Relay 40 L4H2 Bluehdi S/s — drawn from official DVLA vehicle records and the DVSA fuel-economy database.

165g/km
CO₂

Engine & Performance

Fuel type
Diesel

Body & Dimensions

Body type
Not Available
Common colour
White
Wheel plan
2 Axle Rigid Body

Fuel Economy

Fuel-economy data not held for this model.

Tax & Emissions

CO2 output
165 g/km Band G
Road tax (12 mo.)
£155
Road tax (6 mo.)
£85.25
Sources: VCA emissions data. Specifications reflect a representative Citroen Relay 40 L4H2 Bluehdi S/s record and may vary by trim, year and option pack.

Citroen Relay 40 L4H2 Bluehdi S/s Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Citroen Relay 40 L4H2 Bluehdi S/s. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Citroen Relay 40 L4H2 Bluehdi S/s MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Citroen Relay 40 L4H2 Bluehdi S/s to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

93.2%
2023
89.5%
2022
84.7%
2021

Citroen Relay 40 L4H2 Bluehdi S/s Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Citroen Relay 40 L4H2 Bluehdi S/s owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
2,283 mi/yr
Typical
3,790 mi/yr
Average
6,017 mi/yr
Heavy usage
7,995 mi/yr

Citroen Relay 40 L4H2 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 40 L4H2 Bluehdi S/s year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2023 221 93.2% 2,305 4,793 9,141
2022 325 89.5% 3,896 7,361 14,635
2021 603 84.7% 6,270 13,186 27,721

How Long Does a Citroen Relay 40 L4H2 Bluehdi S/s Last?

Based on 320 Citroen Relay 40 L4H2 Bluehdi S/s vehicles on UK roads.

Average
2.6 years
Median
3.0 years

Citroen Relay 40 L4H2 Bluehdi S/s Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Citroen Relay 40 L4H2 Bluehdi S/s MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
9,134 mi
75th Percentile
20,151 mi
95th Percentile
52,709 mi
Max Recorded
116,499 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Citroen Relay 40 L4H2 Bluehdi S/s

Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.

Best year
2023

93.2% MOT pass rate from 221 tests

Year to avoid
2021

84.7% MOT pass rate from 603 tests

The best year to buy a used Citroen Relay 40 L4H2 Bluehdi S/s is 2023, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 93.2% across 221 tests. The 2021 model year has the lowest pass rate at 84.7% — 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 40 L4H2 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 40 L4H2 Bluehdi S/s THIS CAR 87.8% 1,170 9,134 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
Suzuki Gsxr 400 75.8% 777 31,780 mi 31 yrs

Compared to the Citroen Xsara (69.1% pass rate) and the Citroen Berlingo (70.1% pass rate), the Citroen Relay 40 L4H2 Bluehdi S/s outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Citroen Relay 40 L4H2 Bluehdi S/s?

The Citroen Relay 40 L4H2 Bluehdi S/s has an overall MOT pass rate of 87.8% across 1,170 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

A typical Citroen Relay 40 L4H2 Bluehdi S/s owner drives around 3,790 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.

Citroen Relay 40 L4H2 Bluehdi S/s — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Citroen Relay 40 L4H2 Bluehdi S/s reliable?
Based on 1,170 MOT tests, the Citroen Relay 40 L4H2 Bluehdi S/s has a 87.8% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Citroen Relay 40 L4H2 Bluehdi S/s?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Citroen Relay 40 L4H2 Bluehdi S/s do per year?
The typical Citroen Relay 40 L4H2 Bluehdi S/s does around 3,790 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Citroen Relay 40 L4H2 Bluehdi S/s last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Citroen Relay 40 L4H2 Bluehdi S/s?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.
What is the best year to buy a Citroen Relay 40 L4H2 Bluehdi S/s?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Citroen Relay 40 L4H2 Bluehdi S/s is 2023 with a 93.2% pass rate across 221 tests.