2020 Citroen Relay 35 L3H2 Eprise Bhdi — MOT failures & pass rate
363 MOT tests on the 2020 Citroen Relay 35 L3H2 Eprise Bhdi are in this dataset, and 89.3% of them passed. That is 1.3 percentage points worse than all cars of a similar age, which fail at 9.5%. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, brakes and tyres.
What the MOT record shows
Lighting & signalling dominates the failure mix at 8.8% of all tests — 3.3 points clear of brakes, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are headlamp aim, rbt (sp) and headlamp — headlamp aim alone was recorded 24 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 7.1% in the 0-30k band and 17.5% in the 60-90k band, a 10.4-point spread — more than double.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: brakes was flagged on 10.5% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 6.5% of tests failed in 2023 against 10.7% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 8.8% | 32 |
| 2 | Brakes | 5.5% | 20 |
| 3 | Tyres | 2.2% | 8 |
| 4 | Visibility | 1.7% | 6 |
| 5 | Seat belts & restraints | 1.7% | 6 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 1.1% | 4 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Headlamp aim | 24 |
| 2 | Rbt (sp) | 12 |
| 3 | Headlamp | 9 |
| 4 | Brake pads | 7 |
| 5 | Side repeaters | 6 |
| 6 | Joints | 5 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 10.5% | 38 |
| 2 | Tyres | 6.3% | 23 |
| 3 | Visibility | 5.0% | 18 |
| 4 | Other defects | 3.3% | 12 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 3.3% | 12 |
| 6 | Suspension | 2.5% | 9 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 182 | 7.1% |
| 30-60k | 91 | 12.1% |
| 60-90k | 57 | 17.5% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 92 | 6.5% |
| 2024 | 135 | 14.1% |
| 2025 | 131 | 10.7% |
What to check before buying a 2020 Relay 35 L3H2 Eprise Bhdi
On a 2020 Relay 35 L3H2 Eprise Bhdi, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 8.8% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Lighting & signalling (8.8% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (5.5% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
- Tyres (2.2% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2020 Citroen Relay 35 L3H2 Eprise Bhdis pass their MOT?
89.3% of the 363 2020 Citroen Relay 35 L3H2 Eprise Bhdi MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 10.7% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2020 Citroen Relay 35 L3H2 Eprise Bhdi?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 8.8% of tests, followed by brakes (5.5%).
Does the 2020 Relay 35 L3H2 Eprise Bhdi get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 7.1% in the 0-30k band to 17.5% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 363 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.