Citroen Relay 33 L1h1 Eprise Bhdi S/s MOT Failures
An analysis of 1,450 real DVSA MOT tests on the Citroen Relay 33 L1h1 Eprise Bhdi S/s — what fails, how often, and how that compares to every other car on UK roads.
Where the Citroen Relay 33 L1h1 Eprise Bhdi S/s fails its MOT
The single biggest MOT failure point on the Citroen Relay 33 L1h1 Eprise Bhdi S/s is brake disc or drum significantly and worn — this model is 19 times more likely to fail on this item than the average car on UK roads. That makes it a significant weak point for anyone buying or owning this model. Across 1,450 MOT tests, 18.81% of all Citroen Relay 33 L1h1 Eprise Bhdi S/s tests recorded this as a failure.
Brake failures on the MOT range from worn pads and discs (routine maintenance) to corroded brake lines and seized calipers (more serious). Check for any pulling under braking and listen for grinding.
Other notable weak points include brake pipes corroded (13x the fleet average), headlight fault (12x the fleet average), and fluid leak (8.3x the fleet average). These ratios compare the Citroen Relay 33 L1h1 Eprise Bhdi S/s's failure rate on each item against the national average for all cars tested — a ratio of 10x means this model fails ten times more often than a typical car.
The failures span 3 categories: Brakes, Lights & Electrics, Exhaust & Emissions. If you're inspecting a Citroen Relay 33 L1h1 Eprise Bhdi S/s before purchase, these are the areas to focus on — and if any have been flagged as advisories on a previous MOT, they're likely to become failures in the near future.
What to check before buying a Citroen Relay 33 L1h1 Eprise Bhdi S/s
Based on the MOT failure data and known issues above, here's what to prioritise when inspecting a Citroen Relay 33 L1h1 Eprise Bhdi S/s:
Brakes — check for brake disc or drum significantly and worn, brake pipes corroded. Lights & Electrics — check for headlight fault. Exhaust & Emissions — check for fluid leak.
Always check the car's full MOT history for patterns — recurring advisories often become failures within 12 months. Enter any reg into our free car check to see the complete picture.
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Citroen Relay 33 L1h1 Eprise Bhdi S/s MOT FAQs
What are the most common MOT failures on a Citroen Relay 33 L1h1 Eprise Bhdi S/s?
Based on 1,450 DVSA MOT tests, the most common failure is brake disc or drum significantly and worn — at 19x the national fleet average. Other frequent failures include brake pipes corroded and headlight fault.
Is the Citroen Relay 33 L1h1 Eprise Bhdi S/s reliable based on MOT data?
The Citroen Relay 33 L1h1 Eprise Bhdi S/s has 4 categories where it fails more often than average. The main concern is brake disc or drum significantly and worn. Always check a specific car's full history before buying.
What MOT failures should I expect at high mileage?
The most common high-mileage failures include brake disc or drum significantly and worn, brake pipes corroded, headlight fault.
How do I check a Citroen Relay 33 L1h1 Eprise Bhdi S/s's MOT history?
Enter the registration number into our free car check above. You'll see every MOT test result, advisories and failures, mileage readings, write-off status, and finance checks.
MOT failure data sourced from DVSA bulk test records via data.gov.uk. Ratios compare this model's failure rate against the national fleet average. Known issues sourced from manufacturer bulletins, specialist workshops, and verified owner reports.